Event Security jobs in United Arab Emirates

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced SOC Lead to join our growing Security Operations Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of security analysts in the detection, response and mitigation of cyber threats. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise and a proactive approach to cybersecurity.

• Team Leadership:
  • Lead mentor and develop a high‑performing team of security analysts.
  • Assign tasks, monitor performance and provide constructive feedback.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Threat Detection and Response:
  • Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the SOC including threat monitoring, incident response and security event correlation.
  • Analyze security logs, alerts and threat intelligence feeds to identify and investigate potential threats.
  • Develop and implement threat hunting strategies to proactively identify and mitigate threats.
• Incident Response Management:
  • Lead incident response activities including containment, eradication and recovery.
  • Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks.
  • Conduct post‑incident reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Security Monitoring and Analysis:
  • Monitor security tools and systems including SIEM, IDS/IPS and firewalls.
  • Analyze security events and identify trends and patterns.
  • Develop and tune security alerts and rules.
• Security Operations Improvement:
  • Continuously improve security operations processes and procedures.
  • Identify and implement new technologies and tools to enhance security capabilities.
  • Stay abreast of emerging threats and cybersecurity best practices.
• Reporting and Communication:
  • Prepare regular reports on security incidents and threats.
  • Communicate security risks and incidents to management and stakeholders.
  • Participate in security awareness training and education programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity roles with at least 3 years of experience in a SOC environment.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring security analysts.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts including threat intelligence, vulnerability management and incident response.
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack, QRadar).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational and time‑management skills.

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH or other relevant cybersecurity certifications.