Senior Cyber Security Specialist (m/f/d)
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About the Role
A leading telecom and cybersecurity services provider is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Specialist for its CyberSOC in Dubai. The role involves 24/7 security monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and SIEM management.
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Responsibilities
- Provide 24/7 CyberSOC support to customers, monitoring security alerts and responding to incidents across multiple threat detection platforms
- Investigate and classify security events, assess the impact of attacks, and recommend remediation actions
- Detect anomalies and attack patterns across all stages of the cyber kill chain
- Perform tool based and manual threat hunting, especially for zero day vulnerabilities and emerging threats
- Plan, configure, implement, and support leading cybersecurity solutions including SIEM, endpoint security, vulnerability management, DDoS protection, and SOAR platforms
- Design and implement SIEM use cases, including correlation rule creation, fine tuning, and configuration optimization
- Conduct detailed malware investigations, email (phishing/spam) analysis, and vulnerability scanning
- Develop security reports, dashboards, and incident summaries for customers and internal stakeholders
- Enhance incident response plans, playbooks, and procedures while ensuring alignment with industry standards
- Participate in on call rotations to provide incident response support outside of standard business hours
Requirements
- Degree or diploma in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, SC 200, or equivalent are preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Minimum 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, particularly within CyberSOC or customer facing environments
- Proven experience in incident detection, investigation, and response
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Overview
- Senior Cyber Security Specialist (CyberSOC) position at a leading global telecom and cybersecurity services provider
- Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Responsibilities
- Provide 24/7 CyberSOC support to customers, monitoring security alerts and responding to incidents across multiple threat detection platforms
- Investigate and classify security events, assess the impact of attacks, and recommend remediation actions
- Detect anomalies and attack patterns across all stages of the cyber kill chain
- Perform tool based and manual threat hunting, especially for zero day vulnerabilities and emerging threats
- Plan, configure, implement, and support leading cybersecurity solutions including SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar), endpoint security (Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike), vulnerability management (Qualys), DDoS protection (Arbor), and SOAR platforms
- Design and implement SIEM use cases, including correlation rule creation, fine tuning, and configuration optimization
- Conduct detailed malware investigations, email (phishing/spam) analysis, and vulnerability scanning using tools such as Qualys
- Develop security reports, dashboards, and incident summaries for customers and internal stakeholders
- Enhance incident response plans, playbooks, and procedures while ensuring alignment with industry standards and internal policies
- Participate in on call rotations to provide incident response support outside of standard business hours
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, SC 200, or equivalent are preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Experience
- Minimum 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, particularly within CyberSOC or customer facing environments
- Proven experience in incident detection, investigation, and response
About Halian Group
- With over 28 years of experience, Halian provides agile, practical solutions that transform businesses and careers
- Halian is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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