Senior SOC Analyst

Required Skills

Minimum 6-8 years of experience in identifying trends and patterns from analyzing host-based, network-based security logs, using network investigation tools such as Wireshark, and open-source tools like ELK, Rekall, Ghidra, FlareVM. Must have experience with Windows/Linux/Unix, NIDS/HIDS, and SIEM tools such as Splunk and EDR solutions. BS or MS in Information Security, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering is required.

Important Note: -Given the urgency of this position, the recruitment process has been accelerated. Interviews are progressing actively, with all candidate assessments expected to be completed over the next two - three weeks.Position Title - Senior SOC AnalystImportant Information:Only candidates who meet the below criteria and are genuinely interested in the opportunity are encouraged to apply. Applications that do not align with the specified requirements may not be considered.Salary - AED 18000- 19000 per monthDuration - 1 year (can be extendable)Required Notice Period -Immediate or max 1 monthCertifications (Technical & Non-Technical) - Related security certifications (i.e. CCNA, Network+, Security+, CISSP, CISM, GICSP, GCIH, GCIA, GRID)Minimum Work ExperienceMin 6-8 yrs. experience one or more of the following:Skilled in identifying trends and patterns from analyzing host-based, network-based security logsUsed network investigation tools such as Wireshark, and any other open-source tools such as ELK, Rekall, Ghidra, FlareVM, to analyze log sources/memory/malware to understand intrusion vectors and attacker tactics, techniques and proceduresProvide support and guidance to improve security requirements for the security operationsExperience with Windows/Linux/Unix, understanding of NIDS/HIDSMonitoring of SIEM alerts with tools such as Splunk and EDR solutionsEducation BS or MS in Information Security / Computer Science / Electrical Engineering or related fieldThe Security Operations Centre team at CPX is a cross-functional Operations/ Engineering team involved at all phases of our application and service release lifecycle that embraces the SecOps communication, collaboration, and integration method. The Senior Security Analyst is responsible for leading security monitoring efforts, analyzing various log sources, responding to security incidents, and enhancing the overall security operations program within elements of CPX/Client technology.Key Responsibilities: Validate the Incidents escalated by Tier 1 SOC Security Analysts.Perform second levrrency of threat condition and determine which security issues may have an impact on the organization services and information's.Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across wide variety data sets (e.g., indications and warnings).Provide recommendations foel of incident handling, and security monitoring and validation of physical securityIdentify weaknesses in software, hardware, and networks.Analyze, and communicate with stakeholders, the threats associated with every incident.Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to validate network alerts.Conduct analysis of log files, evidence, and other information in order to determine best methods for identifying attackers.Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources.Monitor external data sources (e.g., Threat Intelligent sources, Dubai AE-CERT Teams, etc.) to maintain cur SIEM content development, tuning, reports and dashboards.