SOC Monitoring Associate (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

SOC Monitoring Associate (Cybersecurity): Monitoring and analyzing cybersecurity alerts using SIEM tools to identify and escalate malicious activities with an accent on event correlation, network topology analysis, and incident triage. Focus on detecting sophisticated attack vectors, performing malware analysis, and ensuring 24x7 system reliability within a large-scale IT environment.

Location: MBZ City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Onsite, 24x7 shift work)

Company

hirify.global is a leading artificial intelligence and cloud computing company based in the UAE.

What you will do

• Monitor SIEM events and alerts to identify anomalies and distinguish malicious activity from benign events.
• Triage and analyze cybersecurity alerts, escalating confirmed incidents to Senior SOC Analysts.
• Perform event correlation and network mapping to gain situational awareness of observed attacks.
• Document incident history and potential impact to ensure timely resolution and follow-up.
• Collaborate with internal teams and security specialists to investigate and resolve security incidents.
• Monitor the health of SIEM tools and report any malfunctions to the administrator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• 3+ years of experience in Information and Cyber Security within a large-scale IT environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working specifically with SIEM technologies.
• Ability to work on a 24x7 shift rotation.
• Knowledge of hacking methodologies (Windows/Unix), malware analysis, and digital forensics.
• Strong analytical, technical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Any relevant cybersecurity certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a high-tech environment with the latest security tools and innovations.
• Exposure to complex cybersecurity challenges in a large-scale infrastructure.
• Collaborative team culture focused on continuous learning and professional growth.