SOC Analystit Security - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Nathan & Nathan Human Resources

Nathan & Nathan Human Resources

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

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Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

A large government organization is looking to hire a SOC Analyst in Abu Dhabi, UAE who will be responsible to provide system administration to the ITD in the areas of information systems security.

Purpose of the Role:

The SOC Analyst IT Security provides system administration to the ITD in the areas of information systems security.

This includes planning and design activities, installation and maintenance, coordination, and monitoring activities to ensure system security, availability, and an efficient operating environment.

Liaise with peers in the IT Security Team and other sections within the IT Division to resolve security incidents, and vulnerabilities, and in troubleshooting related network problems.

Evaluate new and amended security packages, as assigned.

Review monitoring, use cases, relevant policies, and processes and provide feedback to maintain the activities related to security incidents and vulnerability management.

Project Timeline: 2-year contract (renewable)

Line Manager:
Manager - IT

Security Department:
Corporate Services/IT Security

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Install, maintain, and administer IT security monitoring/assessment systems, and ensure proper operation of the systems according to standards, procedures and ensure availability and recovery on assigned systems.

Coordinate changes (upgrades, enhancements, and configuration) to production and test environments related to IT Security assessment/monitoring systems as required. Follow change management processes to carry out the changes.

Work with IT teams and Group Security Operations Center (GSOC) team to troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues and assist in configuring the logs to be forwarded from their respective systems to the centralized logging system.

Monitor the performance of security devices through network monitoring solutions and take corrective actions for any threshold breaches.

Monitor security alerts and act as the first line of support for all security incidents and coordinate with the GSOC team and internal ITD team to detect, recover, and prevent or resolve security incidents.

Follows up with vendors on incidents reported to ensure timely resolution.

Run periodic vulnerability assessments of the IT Infrastructure and send the reports to the respective custodian of the system to resolve identified vulnerabilities.

Review the periodic vulnerability assessments sent by the GSOC team and send the reports to the respective custodian of the system to resolve the identified vulnerabilities.

Periodic reporting of security incidents, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to the management.
Follow the relevant process for providing access, and making changes to IT security monitoring and assessment systems.
Suggest improvements in processes to enhance the first and second-level support of IT Security monitoring and vulnerability assessment environment.

Investigate IT security breaches and incidents with the help of the GSOC team and internal ITD teams to improve practices and processes for reducing the likelihood and impact of security-related incidents.

Assist the project manager in project-related activities, especially in creating/reviewing the use cases, for any new/existing systems and coordinate with the GSOC team to add/update the use cases.

Perform project tasks related to centralized logging, alerting, and vulnerability assessments.

Assist in reviewing deliverables from projects, implementation, and health check activities and supports any potential changes required to IT Security monitoring plans.

Carry out other related or similar duties as assigned by the line manager.
Education and Certifications
B. Sc. in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent
ITIL foundation
Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
Certifications in Firewalls, and other IT security systems.
Experience
Experience as a SOC analyst in a medium to large security operations center (SOC).
Experience in managing medium to large IT Security Environments
Practical on-the-job experience in computer operations including operating systems/ network/ security
Technical Expertise / Skills / Knowledge
Working knowledge of the fundamentals of systems analysis and the different components of systems.
Ability to construct, interpret, and execute test plans to verify the correct operation of completed systems.
Able to provide basic guidance in the interpretation of relevant national or international standards (e.g., ISO concerning the quality system.
High-level knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Perl, Power Shell, etc.
Sound analytical and intellectual capabilities.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Key Role Interfaces
IT Division
Manager - IT Security
IT Security Team
Vendors