SOC Analyst (Junior to Senior)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Onsite) Contract: Initial 6-12 month contract, extendable • Must be comfortable working under a contract/independent contractor setup • Immediate joiners or candidates with up to 15 days' notice preferred We are hiring SOC Analysts across both Junior and Senior levels to support a large-scale Security Operations Center (SOC) environment. Successful candidates will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats while supporting the organization's security operations and incident response function. Key Responsibilities • Monitor and analyze security events and alerts through SIEM platforms • Investigate suspicious activities and security incidents • Perform alert triage, escalation, and incident management activities • Support threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring processes • Create and maintain incident documentation and reports • Collaborate with internal security teams and stakeholders • Support continuous improvement of SOC use cases, processes, and playbooks Junior SOC Analyst Requirements • 2-3 years of Cyber Security or SOC experience • Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and/or Securonix • Understanding of security monitoring, alert triage, and incident escalation • Familiarity with common cyber threats, attack techniques, and security concepts • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Senior SOC Analyst Requirements • 4-7 years of SOC or Security Operations experience • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and/or Securonix • Experience managing P3/P4 incidents and supporting P1/P2 investigations • Experience in threat hunting, incident response, and root cause analysis • Ability to mentor junior analysts and support operational improvements • Strong understanding of SIEM operations, detection engineering, and security best practices Preferred Skills • Experience within enterprise SOC environments • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence, and incident response methodologies • Relevant security certifications are advantageous