Cyber Defense Specialist: Threat Hunting & Incident Response

Synechron; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace arrangements

Mentoring and development programs

Job summary

A global cybersecurity firm is seeking a Specialist - Cyber Defense Centre to enhance its defenses. This role involves conducting threat hunting, leading incident response efforts, and monitoring security tools. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, strong analytical skills, and a relevant degree. Familiarity with SIEM platforms, scripting skills in Python, and cybersecurity certifications are highly preferred. Join a collaborative team committed to safeguarding digital assets and improving organizational security posture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity roles focused on threat detection.
• Proven experience supporting cyber defense operations in enterprise environments.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify cyber threats.
• Lead incident response efforts and coordinate containment actions.
• Monitor and enhance security tools for increased detection efficacy.

Skills

Scripting skills in Python

Experience with SIEM Platforms

Knowledge of cloud environment security

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

IBM QRadar

Azure Sentinel

CrowdStrike

Job description

A global cybersecurity firm is seeking a Specialist - Cyber Defense Centre to enhance its defenses. This role involves conducting threat hunting, leading incident response efforts, and monitoring security tools. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, strong analytical skills, and a relevant degree. Familiarity with SIEM platforms, scripting skills in Python, and cybersecurity certifications are highly preferred. Join a collaborative team committed to safeguarding digital assets and improving organizational security posture.