Senior SOC Engineer

19 hours ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Etisalat Services Holding Full time

We Are Hiring: Senior SOC Engineer / Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)

Join our Cyber Security team at
Etisalat UAE – Head Office, Dubai
.

We are looking for a highly skilled cybersecurity professional with strong expertise in
digital forensics, incident response, threat hunting, and security operations
to protect and defend our digital infrastructure against advanced threats.

Key Responsibilities

Threat Monitoring & Incident Response

  • Monitor security alerts across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and network security tools.
  • Perform full lifecycle incident response: detection, containment, eradication, and recovery.
  • Lead forensic investigations for cyber incidents including APTs, ransomware, and insider threats.

Digital Forensics & Evidence Handling

  • Conduct host, network, and mobile forensics across Windows, Linux, macOS, and mobile platforms.
  • Utilize advanced forensic tools (EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, Oxygen, Volatility).
  • Ensure proper chain of custody and documentation aligned with regulatory standards.

Threat Hunting & Intelligence

  • Perform proactive threat hunting based on IOCs, TTPs, and behavioral analysis.
  • Analyze global threat intelligence feeds and track emerging cyber risks.
  • Develop custom hunting queries using
    KQL
    and enhance detection rules.

Cloud Security & IR

  • Lead cloud incident response and forensics across
    AWS & Azure
    environments.
  • Investigate cloud logs, identity events, workload activities, and anomalous behaviors.

Automation & Advanced Analysis

  • Use Python/PowerShell scripts to automate investigation and response tasks.
  • Conduct initial malware analysis and assess potential impact.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Produce detailed incident reports, forensic summaries, and threat-hunting findings.
  • Present technical insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
  • 6–8 years
    of experience in SOC, DFIR, Threat Hunting, or Cyber Incident Response.
  • Strong experience with SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel), EDR, packet analysis, and log forensics.
  • Mandatory DFIR certifications (GCFA, GCIH, GCFE, or equivalent preferred).
  • Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell) and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK.
  • Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
  • Fluent in English.

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