- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Lead
- Source
- Keka
Description
Hiring: SOC Lead (UAE Nationals Only)
Company: CyberGate Defense
Location: Al Ain, UAE (On-site)
Experience: 5+ Years in SOC / Incident Response
Eligibility: UAE National (Family Book / Khulasat Al Qaid required)
Overview
We are looking for an experienced SOC Lead to manage 24/7 security monitoring, lead critical incident response, and mentor our cybersecurity operations team in Al Ain.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee 24/7 SOC operations, incident triage, and escalation handling.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and response for high-severity cyber incidents.
- Fine-tune SIEM detection rules (QRadar/Sentinel/Splunk) and optimize EDR/XDR workflows.
- Mentor junior Emirati analysts and SOC trainees.
- Deliver regular threat briefings and operational metrics to leadership.
Qualifications
- Nationality: UAE National with active Family Book (National Service completed/exempt).
- Experience: 5+ years in SOC operations, with 1–2 years in a senior or lead role.
- Technical Skills: Deep expertise in SIEM, EDR/XDR, threat hunting, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Certifications (Preferred): CISSP, CISM, GCIH, or CSA.
- Education: Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
To Apply:
Submit your CV directly on LinkedIn or email your profile with the subject line "SOC Lead – Al Ain" to our Talent Acquisition team.
Skills
CybersecuritySIEMSOCSplunkCISSP