DDoS Specialist – Emirati National

Talents of Endearment; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents of Endearment seeks an DDoS Specialist in the UAE to manage advanced monitoring, real-time mitigation, and incident response within a high-availability security environment.

Emirati nationals will lead containment during critical events, perform threat hunting, and drive security governance across operations. Strong SIEM and forensics knowledge is essential for RCA documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Emirati national required for the role.
• 3–6 years in SOC/MSS, IR, or DDoS mitigation.
• Deep understanding of DDoS vectors (volumetric, protocol, app-layer).
• Experience with DDoS platforms: Arbor, Radware, Cloudflare, Akamai, F5.
• Proficient in traffic analysis, packet inspection, anomaly detection.
• Strong SIEM, log analysis, and monitoring background.
• Ability to lead high-pressure incident response scenarios.
• Familiar with forensics, RCA documentation and evidence handling.
• Excellent communication for customer-facing reporting and escalation.
• Knowledge of networks: routing, firewalls, load balancers.

Responsibilities

• SOC Operations — manage daily SOC/MSS operations and SLAs.
• Incident Response — lead containment, eradication, and recovery for DDoS incidents.
• Threat Hunting — conduct proactive hunts for anomalous traffic and botnet activity.
• Security Monitoring — detect, triage, and escalate incidents with speed.
• Root Cause Analysis — support forensics and RCA documentation.
• SLA Compliance — ensure activities meet contractual governance.
• Customer Reporting — deliver incident summaries and dashboards.
• Resource Management — oversee shift planning and analyst readiness.
• Process Optimization — improve SOC workflows and runbooks.
• Team Escalation — serve as escalation point for complex blockers.

Skills

SOC Operations

Incident Response

DDoS Mitigation

Traffic Analysis

SIEM & Logs

Network Protocols

Communication Skills

RCA Documentation

Load Balancers

Firewall Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Arbor

Radware

Cloudflare

Akamai

F5

Job description

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Role Overview

The DDoS Specialist is responsible for advanced monitoring, real-time attack mitigation, incident response, and operational governance within a high-availability security environment. The role requires strong SOC/MSS experience, deep understanding of DDoS attack vectors, and the ability to lead containment and recovery during critical events.

This position is strictly open to Emirati Nationals, supporting national cybersecurity capability development.

Key Responsibilities

• SOC Operations — Manage daily SOC/MSS operations, ensuring monitoring quality and SLA adherence.
• Incident Response — Lead containment, eradication, and recovery for DDoS and related security incidents.
• Threat Hunting — Conduct proactive hunts for anomalous traffic, botnet activity, and early attack indicators.
• Security Monitoring — Detect, triage, and elevate security incidents with accuracy and speed.
• Root Cause Analysis — Support forensic investigations and produce detailed RCA documentation.
• SLA Compliance — Ensure all operational activities meet contractual SLAs and governance standards.
• Customer Reporting — Deliver clear incident summaries, dashboards, and communication updates.
• Resource Management — Oversee shift planning, workload distribution, and analyst readiness.
• Process Optimization — Enhance SOC workflows, runbooks, and escalation procedures.
• Team Escalation — Serve as the primary escalation point for complex incidents and operational blockers.

Requirements Required Skills & Experience

• Must be Emirati National.
• 3-6 years of hands-on experience in SOC/MSS operations, incident response, or DDoS mitigation.
• Strong understanding of DDoS attack types (volumetric, protocol, application-layer).
• Experience with DDoS mitigation platforms (Arbor, Radware, Cloudflare, Akamai, F5).
• Proficiency in traffic analysis, packet inspection, and anomaly detection.
• Solid background in SIEM, log analysis, and monitoring technologies.
• Ability to lead high-pressure incident response scenarios.
• Familiarity with forensics, evidence handling, and RCA documentation.
• Strong communication skills for customer-facing reporting and escalation.
• Understanding of network protocols, routing, firewalls, and load balancers.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in ISP-level DDoS mitigation or large‑scale enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of automation, SOAR workflows, and runbook development.
• Exposure to cloud security and distributed infrastructure.
• Relevant certifications:
  • CEH
  • Security+
  • CySA+
  • CCNA/CCNP Security
  • Vendor-specific DDoS mitigation certifications

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Equivalent military or government cybersecurity training may be considered for exceptional Emirati candidates.

Strategic Importance

This role strengthens national cyber resilience and places the specialist at the frontline of defending critical infrastructure from large‑scale cyber threats.