SECOPS Analyst

Keolis; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a SECOPS Analyst to enhance cybersecurity measures and ensure the protection of IT and Rail Operational Technology environments. This role requires 24/7 monitoring and real-time threat detection, with responsibilities spanning incident response, maintenance coordination, and collaboration across departments to strengthen the organization's cyber defense posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in security operations.
• Proficiency in security tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to cybersecurity operations and incident response.
• Monitor alerts from security tools including SIEM and IDS.
• Act as a first-line responder for cybersecurity incidents.

Skills

Incident Response

Vulnerability Assessment

Threat Detection

Security Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Master's degree in relevant fields

Tools

SIEM

IDS

Endpoint Protection

Job description

As a SECOPS Analyst, you will play a key role in 24/7 monitoring and protection of IT and Rail Operational Technology (OT) environments. You will work on real-time threat detection, incident response, log analysis, and maintenance coordination tasks that support operational continuity and regulatory compliance. This position operates on a shift-based schedule to ensure round-the-clock coverage and rapid response to cybersecurity threats.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Strategic

• Contribute to the execution of cybersecurity operations aligned with the company's Cyber Security Management Plan.
• Support efforts to strengthen the organization’s cyber defense posture through continuous improvement.
• Ensure maintenance-related cybersecurity tasks are integrated into daily operations.

Financial

• Contribute to the efficient use of security tools and resources within operational constraints.

Stakeholder / Customer

• Act as a first-line responder for cybersecurity alerts and incidents.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve security-related concerns.
• Escalate high-priority events to the SECOPS Lead as needed.

Operational

• Monitor alerts from security tools including SIEM, IDS, endpoint protection, and others.
• Investigate, triage, and respond to potential threats in real time.
• Support the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks related to cybersecurity.
• Participate in audits, vulnerability assessments, and cybersecurity drills.
• Maintain accurate documentation for incident handling and maintenance follow-up.

Capability / People

• Work closely with colleagues and junior analysts to maintain a high level of security awareness.
• Actively participate in training and professional development sessions.
• Contribute to a collaborative and resilient cybersecurity culture.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related fields
• Master's degree in relevant fields (preferred)

Experience

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in security operations, with a focus on IT/OT environments and incident response.
• Experience in managing cybersecurity teams (preferred)

Skills / Training

• Proven proficiency in security tools and methodologies, with hands-on experience in incident response, vulnerability assessment, and threat detection using the latest robust security solutions.
• Holding one or more recognized Information Security-related certifications (preferred)