Engineer - SOC Analyst

i4 Solutions Ltd; Doha; On-site; QAR 112,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

i4 Solutions Ltd in Qatar is actively seeking a proactive SOC Engineer - Analyst to monitor security events, analyze incidents, and translate impacts into business risk terms. The role emphasizes rapid detection and effective communication with stakeholders.

You will support L1/L2 responses, tune SIEM rules, and assist clients in containing threats while maintaining a professional services posture. Strong certificates and hands-on SIEM experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant SOC experience.
• Security certification (e.g., CEH, OSCP, CISSP, CCNP Sec) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in threat intelligence gathering and communication.
• Analyze files and components using security tools.
• Perform in-depth incident analysis from L1 team.
• Understand network behavior and implications for security.

Skills

Threat intelligence analysis

SIEM knowledge

Network traffic analysis

Incident response basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

RSA

ArcSight

Splunk

QRadar

Job description

Job Scope The SOC Analyst is accountable for detecting security incidents in the SOC and translating security impacts to the wider business. S/He monitors the security control, reviews the incident tickets and leverages emerging threat intelligence to identify affected systems and scope of attack.

Job Title

Engineer - SOC Analyst

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in the gathering, analysis and communication of threat intelligence through the intelligence process/lifecycle;
• Apply technical skills to analyze files and related components using tools and technologies;
• Perform in-depth analysis of incidents created from L1 team;
• Understand the underlying behavior and implication on a computer and network environment;
• Respond to customer queries and concerns within a given timeline to address related concerns;
• Determine and direct remediation and recovery efforts;
• Understand vulnerability scans and review vulnerability assessment reports;
• Manage, configure and improve security monitoring tools (SIEM) among others as per client needs;
• Promote a professional image of the company and the professional services function at all times.

Position Requirements

• At least one security certificate (CEH, OSCP, CISSP, CCNP Sec, etc.);
• Any CCNP – Cisco Certified Network Professional or equivalent;
• Any non-vendor security certificate (CISSP, CISM, ISO27001, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GCFE, etc.);
• Understanding of log formats (LEEF, CIF...) and protocols (syslog, ftp, logfie...);
• Knowledge of security devices such as IDS/IPS, HIDS/HIPS, anomaly detection, Firewall and Antivirus systems and their log output;
• Network forensics: network traffic protocols, traffic analysis (i.e. Network flows and PCAP);
• Working knowledge of SIEM tools (such as RSA, ArcSight, Splunk and QRadar and etc.)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any other related field

Experience

At least 2 years of relevant experience