Senior Security Analyst

Job Description

Our ClientLeading MSSP based in UAE & KSAYour Responsibilities

• Monitor multiple security technologies, such as IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Switches, VPNs and other security threat data sources
• Correlate and analyze events using SIEM tools to detect security incidents
• Create, Follow and Present detailed operational process and procedures to appropriately analyze, escalate, and assist in remediation of critical information security incidents
• Respond to inbound requests via phone and other electronic means for technical assistance with managed services
• Respond in a timely manner (within documented SLA) to support, investigate, and other cases
• Document actions in cases to effectively communicate information internally and to customers
• Resolve problems independently and understand escalation procedure
• Maintain a high degree of awareness of current threat landscape and Cybersecurity intelligence
• Spread the Cybersecurity Intelligence across the team of Analysts and engage in threat hunting activities
• Lead delivery, and support others in the delivery, of knowledge sharing with Analysts and writing technical articles for Internal Knowledge Bases, Blog Posts and Reports as requested
• Perform other essential duties as assigned
• Candidate in this position must be able to work in rotating shifts within a 24/7 operating environment
• Analysis of log files, includes forensic analysis of system resource access.
• Create, Follow and Present customer reports to ensure quality, accuracy, and value to clients
• Creation of new Content (Use Cases, Queries, Reports) within the SIEM Platform
• Education and Training of other Analysts in use and operation of SIEM Platform
• On-site work with clients as required
• Engage with client Incident Response team as required
• Generate Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence reports
• Able to work in rotating shifts within a 24/7 operating environment

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor?s/Master?s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related degree
• An active interest and passion in Cybersecurity, incident detection, network, and systems security
• A sound knowledge of IT security best practices, common attack types and detection / prevention methods.
• Demonstrable experience of analyzing and interpreting system, security, and application logs
• Knowledge of the type of events that both Firewalls, IDS/IPS and other security related devices produce
• Experience in using Splunk as an Analyst for Threat and Incident Detection is required
• Experience with ArcSight, Envison, LogRhythm, QRadar, NitroSecurity is preferable but not mandatory
• Strong understanding of Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks and techniques
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP and network concepts and principles
• Possible attack activities, such as scans, man in the middle, sniffing, DoS, DDoS, etc. and possible abnormal activities, such as worms, Trojans, viruses, etc.
• Professional certificates are highly preferred (e.g. CCIE, OSCP, Security+, CySA+, CISSP, GISF, GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, GMON, GREM, GDAT, GCFE?etc.)
• An experienced Analyst who aspires to be a Leader, and is committed to learning the principles of Leadership and the role of a Leader
• Outstanding Organizational Skills
• Exclusive focus and vast experience in IT
• Very good communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A motivated, self-managed, individual who can demonstrate exceptional analytical skills and work professionally with peers and customers even under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate well with others
• Ability to speak and write in English is required; Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred
• Well-versed in developing Content for SIEM (creating, fine tuning) use cases and rules.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g. SOAR) is preferred

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