SOC Incident Lead

We are looking to hire a SOC Incident Lead who will be responsible for managing and responding to security incidents across a range of domains, including network, endpoint, cloud, and application security, for our client based in Dubai - one of the largest companies in the region.

This position is a contract role with an initial duration of 6 months and is renewable. You should also have experience in having a hands-on approach to proactive threat detection, advanced analysis, and rapid incident mitigation, ensuring the organization's security remains resilient.

Key responsibilities:

• Incident Management: Lead the full lifecycle of incident response, including containment, investigation, remediation, and reporting.
• Threat Detection: Utilize advanced security tools, such as Microsoft Sentinel and IBM QRadar, to identify and analyze security events effectively.
• Threat Hunting: Conduct proactive threat-hunting activities using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, crafting custom queries to identify potential threats.
• Security Expertise: Provide deep technical expertise across domains, including network security, endpoint protection, cloud security (Azure), and identity security.
• Red Team Exposure: Collaborate on red team exercises and utilize penetration testing methodologies to strengthen the organization's security posture.
• Process Optimization: Continuously enhance SOC workflows, update playbooks, and develop automation scripts to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaboration: Liaise with internal teams and external vendors to address incidents and implement mitigation strategies effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Preferably holds CISSP, CISM, OSCP, or equivalent certifications.
• 6-8 years of experience in SOC operations with direct hands-on expertise in incident handling, mitigation, and remediation.

Availability:

• Immediate or maximum of 30 days notice

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.

We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, to discuss the role in more detail and potential next steps.