Security Operations Officer (CYBER) (Local Hire Qatar)

Security Operations Officer (CYBER) (Local Hire Qatar)

Salary Range: 8000QR - 11000QR
Job Type: Local Hire
Job Location: Qatar
Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and manage Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, ensuring proactive detection and response to security threats.
  • Investigate and analyze security incidents, applying threat intelligence and forensic techniques to mitigate cyber risks.
  • Develop and implement security monitoring strategies, including log analysis, anomaly detection, and SIEM tuning.
  • Administer and optimize security tools, including SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel preferred), IDS/IPS, EDR, firewalls, vulnerability management, and NDR solutions.
  • Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
  • Perform threat hunting activities to proactively detect and neutralize potential security threats.
  • Analyze network traffic, security alerts, and logs to detect and prevent unauthorized access.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks, industry regulations, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to improve overall security posture and incident response processes.
  • Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and incident response playbooks.
  • Provide cybersecurity awareness training for employees to strengthen organizational security culture.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or incident response.
  • Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions, preferably Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Hands-on experience with security monitoring tools, including IDS, IPS, EDR, and vulnerability management.
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols and security technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SSL/TLS).
  • Expertise in penetration testing tools, methodologies, and ethical hacking techniques.
  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux security configurations.
  • Experience in threat intelligence and applying it to enrich security alerts.
  • Strong understanding of the incident response lifecycle, from detection to recovery.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • Relevant cybersecurity certifications (CEH, GPEN, OSCP, CISSP, or equivalent).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Nationality: Any

Salary : πŸ’΅ 8,000 – 10,000 QAR πŸ’΅
All Inclusive salary

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.

Please note that the specified requirements are mandatory for this role. Kindly ensure that you meet the qualifications before applying.

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