SOC Analyst L1 – Al-Khobar- Saudi National

IT-Security C&T; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security consulting and training company in Al Khobar is hiring a Security Analyst. The role involves participating in information security monitoring and managing incidents. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in IT or Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Professional certifications like CIHE or CEH are preferred. Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic are required. This role offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in IT/Security operations or SOC role.
• Professional Security certification preferred (CIHE, CEH, CPTE, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Linux security and Windows security or forensics training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM).
• Respond to security incidents and report on incident handling.
• To participate in forensic analysis and data recovery.

Skills

Verbal Presentation Skills

Time Management

Written Communication in English

Written Communication in Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Engineering

Tools

Network switches

Routers

Firewalls

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Company Description

IT Security C&T is an innovative, fast-growing security consulting and training company. Our management team combined with our consultants and engineers work together to deliver comprehensive security solutions to our customers around the MENA region.

Job Description

The Security Analyst will participate and be part of information security monitoring and incident handling team in order to monitor and manage all information security incidents and risks and solve them as per the business security requirements. The Security Analyst will work and follow-up with the IT Teams and other Business Units to develop action plans to mitigate identified vulnerabilities and promote security initiatives.

Key Activities Include:

• Work as part of 24×7 security operation team
• Monitor the Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM) and follow up all related security incidents and events.
• Follow the day-to-day operations related to own job to ensure continuity of work
• Respond to security incidents and report on incident handling and resolution.
• Participate in forensic analysis and data recovery, and penetration testing.
• Perform daily security analysis and scanning and assessment for information security risks, threats and vulnerabilities.
• Proactive research to identify and understand new threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits.
• Configuration and administration of security systems and tools.
• Define and evaluate security technologies required to ensure safe technology operation and detection of cyber-attack.
• Provide the security recommendations on actions which assist in improving security posture within CLIENT Environment.
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
• Participating in reviewing and documenting computer security and emergency gate identified vulnerabilities and promote security initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering
• 2 years of experience in IT/Security operations or SOC role.
• Network , CCNA R&S, Security ,Linux security, windows security or forensics training is plus.
• Professional Security certification preferred (CIHE , CEH, CPTE, or equivalent).
• Knowledge and experience in network switches, routers and firewalls
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, Access,

Additional Information

Skills:

• Verbal Presentation Skills/negotiations.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English and Arabic