SOC OT Analyst

Digital X - Owned By Digital Dewa Single Owner Com; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital X - Owned By Digital Dewa Single Owner Com in Dubai is seeking a cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in operational technology (OT) security. The candidate will monitor security alerts and triage incidents while developing strategies for effective protection.

Ideal applicants hold a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or related fields, possess relevant certifications, and have significant industry experience, particularly in sectors like manufacturing or energy.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4 years focused on OT security.
• Possession of certifications like GICSP, GRID, CISSP, or CISA is essential.
• Industry experience in manufacturing, energy, utilities, or transportation is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from operational technology environments.
• Investigate and triage security incidents, determining scope and root cause.
• Develop and implement security monitoring strategies for OT infrastructure.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on OT systems.

Skills

Cybersecurity analysis

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Industrial control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Security monitoring tools

Penetration testing software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts from OT environments, identifying potential threats to industrial control systems.
• Investigate and triage security incidents, determining scope, impact, and root cause of breaches.
• Develop and implement security monitoring strategies specifically for operational technology infrastructure.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on OT systems to identify weaknesses before they are exploited.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4 years focused on OT security.
• Industry experience in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, utilities, or transportation is highly valued.
• Possession of relevant certifications such as GICSP, GRID, CISSP, or CISA demonstrates foundational knowledge.