L1 Cyber Security Analyst

Obrela; Riyadh; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cyber Analyst to perform real-time event and incident management within the SOC. The role involves monitoring logs, identifying security incidents, and escalating issues as necessary. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and strong analytical skills, with a preference for those holding a Master's in Information Security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• Master's degree in Information Security preferred.
• Knowledge of attack techniques and threat landscape desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze logs in real-time using SIEM technology.
• Identify security incidents and conduct first-level investigations.
• Escalate incidents to Level 2 Analysts for further response.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Information Security

Job description

The Cyber Analyst performs real-time event and incident management processes within the SOC, including internal security incident evaluation and response, following established guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

1. Monitor and analyze logs in real-time using leading SIEM technology.
2. Identify security incidents and conduct first-level investigations.
3. Escalate incidents to Level 2 Analysts for further response.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Master's degree in Information Security is preferred.
• Ability to work on a flexible, rotational 24x7x365 schedule.
• Strong adherence to processes, procedures, and task prioritization.
• Knowledge of attack techniques and current threat landscape is desirable.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, Linux, Windows infrastructures, and basic network security concepts.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills for quick resolution.
• Prior experience with SIEM/Log Analysis is a plus but not required.