[Hiring] SOC Analyst – L2 Abu Dhabi UAE
Position: SOC Analyst – L2
Date Posted: 14 October 2026
Industry: Cybersecurity / Information Security
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 3 years
Qualification: Relevant cybersecurity certifications are an advantage.
Salary: AED 10,000 – AED 15,000 per month (Estimated)
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Company: ApplyIn
Description:
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced SOC Analyst – L2 to join a cybersecurity team based in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in security monitoring, incident investigation, threat detection, and cybersecurity operations within a Security Operations Center (SOC).
In this role, you will monitor security events, investigate complex incidents, perform threat hunting activities, and work closely with cybersecurity and IT teams to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture. The position requires excellent analytical skills and hands-on experience with modern security technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Investigate and analyze escalated security alerts and cybersecurity incidents.
• Monitor and review security events using SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, and related security platforms.
• Perform log analysis, correlate security events, and identify potential threats across networks, systems, and endpoints.
• Detect Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and evaluate the severity and business impact of security incidents.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting and assist with incident containment, remediation, and root cause investigations.
• Review and enhance detection rules, alert configurations, and SOC operational procedures.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and document incident findings.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and IT teams to improve security monitoring and incident response capabilities.
Requirements:
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations environment.
• Experience performing Level 2 security investigations and incident analysis.
• Practical knowledge of SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, IBM QRadar, or similar solutions.
• Familiarity with EDR/XDR technologies, network security monitoring, and security log analysis.
• Strong understanding of incident response processes, threat detection techniques, and common cyberattack methods.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and incident response methodologies.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications are an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Strong knowledge of:
• SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, IBM QRadar)
• EDR/XDR solutions and network security monitoring
• MITRE ATT&CK framework and incident response methodologies
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