Level 1 SOC Analyst

Level 1 SOC Analyst

Cyber Defence Centre | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

As our Level 1 SOC Analyst, you will be the first line of defence in our 24/7 Security Operations Centre. You will monitor security alerts, investigate potential threats, and escalate critical incidents to L2 teams. This role is ideal for early‑career cybersecurity professionals who have foundational knowledge and are eager to grow their skills in a dynamic SOC environment.

You will work on a rotating shift schedule (7 AM–3 PM, 3 PM–11 PM, 11 PM–7 AM), including weekends and holidays, with two days off per week.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security platforms
• Perform initial triage to determine false positives vs. actionable incidents
• Analyse logs, events, and indicators of compromise (IOCs)
• Follow SOC runbooks and SOPs for alert handl...