SOC Analyst

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM dashboards and security alerts in real time using Microsoft Sentinel
• Track and analyze events from security tools such as Microsoft Defender
• Perform initial investigation and classification of alerts to distinguish between false positives and true positives
• Collect and review logs, event details, and indicators of compromise (IOCs)
• Escalate high-severity incidents to L2/L3 analysts with detailed documentation
• Initiate predefined response actions including device isolation and IP blocking
• Analyze phishing emails, malware infections, and unauthorized access attempts
• Conduct root cause analysis and document incident reports with remediation recommendations
• Conduct security awareness training for employees to promote best practices
• Stay updated on the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5-7 years of experience in SOC operations
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in SOC, blue team, or security engineering roles
• Proven expertise with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender
• Solid grasp of TCP/IP, Windows/Linux internals, and AWS/Azure security primitives
• Proficiency in scripting for automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK mapping and threat-hunting methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Microsoft SC-200 certification
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• CCNA or CCNP Security

Benefits

• 24 annual leave days
• Annual flight home
• Life insurance plan
• Medical insurance plan with upgrade options
• Bonus scheme for relevant departments
• Invitations to company functions, staff events, and team building
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow within the organization

About the Company

IFZA Dubai is the most dynamic and truly international Free Zone Community in the UAE, optimizing the country's strategic location and world-class infrastructure. We provide easy, reliable, and fast company formation services through our network of Professional Partners and Government Authorities.