Senior Analyst – Security Operations Centre (L3 SOC) | Qatar

Alftek; Qatar; On-site; QAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Alftek International invites applications for a Senior Analyst – Security Operations Centre (L3 SOC) based in Qatar. The role emphasizes advanced security event analysis, threat hunting, incident investigation, and improving SOC capabilities across the bank's IT environment.

The ideal candidate has at least six years of current experience in a major bank in Qatar, with CISSP, CISM, or CISA certifications, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in CS/Engineering or related.
• CISSP/CISM/CISA mandatory certifications.
• Minimum 6 years of current experience in a major bank in Qatar.
• Experience in a similar L3 SOC Analyst role.
• Experience in a large corporate or MSSP environment is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of security architectures, devices, threat intel, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Analyse IDS alerts, network traffic, logs, and host activity.
• Validate and triage security events from SIEM, CTI and EDR.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting using EDR tools.
• Investigate security incidents through resolution and remediation.
• Provide feedback on partner performance and false positives.
• Prepare security alert notifications and management updates.
• Review and improve SOC procedures and monitoring processes.
• Stay updated on vulnerabilities and emerging threats.

Skills

CISSP

CISM

CISA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Location: Qatar

Job Category: Information Technology (IT) & Software

Job Overview

ALFTEK International is urgently hiring a Senior Analyst – Security Operations Centre (L3 SOC) for its Qatar operations. The role focuses on advanced security event analysis, threat hunting, incident investigation, and improving Security Operations Centre capabilities.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 6 years of current experience working in a major bank in Qatar, along with experience in a similar L3 SOC Analyst role. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and one of the specified mandatory security certifications are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse IDS alerts, network traffic, logs, and host activity.
• Validate and triage security events and alerts from SIEM, CTI, and EDR partners.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting using EDR tools.
• Investigate security incidents through resolution, including host triage, malware analysis, remote system analysis, end-user interviews, and remediation.
• Provide feedback on security partner performance, addressing false positives, analysis gaps, and escalation timelines.
• Prepare security alert notifications, investigation reports, and management updates.
• Assess existing security capabilities, research and test new tools, and recommend improvements for SOC implementation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to tune and configure security devices.
• Review and improve SOC procedures, protocols, monitoring services, and operational processes.
• Stay updated on vulnerabilities, attacks, emerging threats, and countermeasures.
• Share knowledge and contribute to the internal knowledge base.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related subject.
• CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 6 years of current experience in a major bank in Qatar.
• Experience in a similar L3 SOC Analyst role.
• Experience in a large corporate or MSSP environment is an advantage.
• In‑depth knowledge of security architectures, security devices, threat intelligence, and malware infection root causes and mitigation.
• SIEM certification and vendor security certifications in network, application, or systems security are advantageous.
• Ability to mentor and coach analysts in advanced investigation techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem‑solving, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments while maintaining attention to detail.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary and additional benefits have not been specified. This senior‑level opportunity offers exposure to advanced SOC operations, threat hunting, security incident investigation, and security operations improvement.

Important Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years of current experience in a major bank in Qatar.
• CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification is mandatory.
• Previous L3 SOC Analyst experience is required.