SOC Analyst – L2 – ApplyIn – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Company Overview:

ApplyIn is a specialized technology and cybersecurity enterprise operating in Abu Dhabi, delivering advanced security operations and threat intelligence solutions.

Job Description:

The SOC Analyst – L2 will investigate security alerts, perform threat hunting, analyze SIEM logs, and manage incident response in Abu Dhabi. Find more IT and security roles on our IT jobs portal.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and analyze escalated security alerts and complex cybersecurity incidents.
• Monitor and review security events using SIEM, EDR/XDR, and IDS/IPS platforms.
• Perform log analysis, correlate events, and identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
• Conduct proactive threat hunting and support incident containment and remediation.
• Collaborate with IT teams to enhance detection rules and incident response playbooks.

🔹 Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Practical expertise with SIEM platforms like Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or IBM QRadar.
• Familiarity with EDR/XDR technologies, network monitoring, and log analysis.
• Strong understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and attack methodologies.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, GCIH, CEH) are an advantage.

What The Role Offers:

• Full-time position with an advanced cybersecurity team in Abu Dhabi.
• High-impact role protecting critical enterprise network infrastructures.
• Competitive executive salary package in Abu Dhabi, UAE.