Job Advertisement – L1 SOC Analyst (Level 1)
Location: Qatar
Duration: 3 Years
Salary: Based on merit
Role Summary:
The L1 SOC Analyst is the first line of defense in the Security Operations Center (SOC). This role is responsible for real-time monitoring, detection, and escalation of security incidents, ensuring timely responses to potential threats.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor SIEM and other security monitoring tools for alerts and suspicious activity.
- Perform initial triage to assess severity and potential impact of incidents.
- Escalate high-priority incidents to L2 Analysts or SOC Manager.
- Document incidents, findings, and actions taken in tracking systems.
- Support in basic investigations of malware, phishing, and intrusion attempts.
- Follow SOC playbooks and standard operating procedures.
Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, threats, and attack vectors.
- Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel).
- Understanding of TCP/IP, networking fundamentals, and operating systems.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Willingness to work in 24x7 shift rotations.
- Experience in SOC setup, administration, and management is an advantage.
- Hands-on with Windows (Event Viewer, PowerShell) & Linux CLI (logs, services).
- Ability to analyze logs from firewalls, proxies, and endpoints.
- Effective communication and documentation skills.
Certifications (at least two required):
- CEH, GIAC, CySA+, ECIH, Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, Splunk certification, or equivalent.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- Do you have prior experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC)?
- How many years of professional experience do you have in cybersecurity or SOC monitoring roles?
- Do you hold at least two relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CEH, GIAC, CySA+, ECIH, Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, Splunk, etc.)? please mention
- Are you comfortable working in 24x7 shift rotations, including nights, weekends, and holidays?
- How would you rate your knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, ports, subnets, firewall logic)?
- What is your current and expected monthly salary (QAR)? Notice period?
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