Senior SOC Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior SOC Engineer (Cybersecurity): Designing and optimizing SOAR workflows to drive automation and efficiency in the Security Operations Center with an accent on incident response and threat intelligence integration. Focus on developing custom playbooks, integrating SIEM/EDR/NDR tools, and scaling cybersecurity operations through Python scripting.

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Company

hirify.global is a leading artificial intelligence and technology conglomerate based in the UAE.

What you will do

• Design and implement SOAR playbooks and workflows for automation and incident response.
• Manage and maintain SOAR services, integrating them with SIEM, threat intelligence, and ticketing systems.
• Onboard new log sources and integrations in collaboration with SOC analysts and stakeholders.
• Develop custom Python scripts and connectors to enhance automation capabilities.
• Optimize triage, investigation, and remediation processes to increase SOC efficiency.
• Document operational procedures, workflows, and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SOC operations with significant SOAR management expertise.
• Hands-on experience with Splunk SOAR, FortiSOAR, or Cortex XSOAR.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation.
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat detection methodologies.
• Knowledge of cloud and network technologies for efficient log source onboarding.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Vendor certifications and training for SOAR tools.
• Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• CISSP or GIAC certifications.