SOC Analyst L Saudi National📣 Job Ad

About the Role

IT Security C&T, a growing security consulting and training company serving the MENA region, is seeking a SOC Analyst L1 to join its team in Al Khobar, Eastern Province. This full-time position is ideal for individuals with 0-1 years of experience looking to start their career in information security operations.

Role Overview

The SOC Analyst L1 will be an integral part of the information security monitoring and incident handling team. This role involves monitoring and managing information security incidents and risks, resolving them according to business security requirements, and collaborating with IT teams and other business units to develop action plans for vulnerability mitigation and security initiative promotion.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate as part of a 24x7 security operations team.
• Monitor the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system and follow up on related security incidents and events.
• Manage day-to-day operations to ensure work continuity.
• Respond to security incidents and report on handling and resolution processes.
• Participate in forensic analysis, data recovery, and penetration testing activities.
• Perform daily security analysis, scanning, and assessment for information security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct proactive research to identify and understand new threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits.
• Assist with the configuration and administration of security systems and tools.
• Contribute to defining and evaluating security technologies for safe operation and cyber-attack detection.
• Provide security recommendations to improve the security posture within the client environment.
• Adhere to all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions.
• Participate in reviewing and documenting computer security and emergency gate identified vulnerabilities, and promote security initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or Engineering.
• 0-1 years of experience in IT/Security operations or a SOC role.
• Knowledge and experience with network switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, and Access.

Preferred Skills and Certifications

The following are considered a plus:

• Training in Network+, CCNA R&S, Security +, Linux security, Windows security, or forensics.
• Professional Security certification (*, CIHE, CEH, CPTE, or equivalent).