Cybersecurity SOC L3
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**Job Title:** Senior SOC Analyst (L3\) **Location** : Abu Dhabi **Job Type** : Full\-time **Experience Level** : 8\+ Years **Job Summary** We are seeking a seasoned Senior Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst with extensive experience not only in advanced threat detection and response, but also in leading and mentoring SOC teams, strategic planning, and SOC optimization. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement initiative
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Location
: Abu Dhabi
Job Type
: Full-time
Experience Level
: 8+ Years
Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst with extensive experience not only in advanced threat detection and response, but also in leading and mentoring SOC teams, strategic planning, and SOC optimization.
The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives within the SOC, design and implement SOC roadmaps, and play a pivotal role in adopting next-generation SOC strategies including Agentic AI-powered security operations.
This is a high-impact, senior-level position suited for professionals with strong hands-on expertise in Incident Handling & Response, SOC Automated response and a track record of SOC maturity enhancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead SOC operations with a focus on operational excellence, visibility, and responsiveness.
- Manage and mentor SOC analysts, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Drive SOC optimization initiatives through process improvements, automation, and technology adoption.
- Build and execute a strategic SOC roadmap aligned with evolving threat landscapes and business goals.
- Guide the design and implementation of Agentic AI-powered SOC models for intelligent automation, detection, and response.
- Monitor and investigate security events using SIEM and EDR solutions like CrowdStrike, Elastic Defend, Splunk, Sentinel.
- Coordinate and lead high-impact incident response engagements including investigation, containment, and remediation.
- Perform & Mentor host/cloud forensic analysis to determine root cause, scope, and impact of incidents.
- Work cross-functionally with Threat Intel, Security Engineering, and DevOps teams to improve SOC efficacy.
- Generate detailed incident reports and contribute to continuous improvement through post-incident reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of experience in SOC or security operations, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or mentoring capacity.
Proven Expertise In
- Incident Handling, Response and Threat Containment
- SIEM (Elastic, Splunk, Sentinel) & EDR (CrowdStrike, Elastic Defend, Defender)
- MITRE ATT&CK, Windows/Linux internals, and network protocols
- SOC improvement through KPIs, coverage metrics, and quality assessments
- Designing or leading SOC transitions, assessments, and maturity models
- Certifications (At least one required)
· GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
- CISSP, CISM
Preferred Skills (Bonus)
- Experience deploying/optimizing SOAR platforms
- Hands-on scripting in Python or PowerShell for automation
- Exposure to Threat Hunting and Threat Intelligence
- Familiarity with AI/ML applications in Security Operations
- Red/Blue Team or Purple Team engagements
- Experience implementing security controls in cloud-native services (e.g., Azure Defender, GuardDuty)
Soft Skills
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building abilities
- Strategic mindset with an ability to translate vision into execution
- Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills
- Calm under pressure and committed to operational resilience
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning
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