About this role
Job Title: Cyber Security Specialist (SOC / Incident Response)
Cyber Security Engineer
We’re a fast-growing AWS Premier Consulting Partner 100% focused on guiding organizations on their digital transformation journey – and we’re on the lookout for great talent to join us.
We are committed to providing our staff with critical experience on cutting-edge technology projects, and to creating an environment that breeds talent and encourages high-quality performance. Our globally distributed team of more than 350 onshore/offshore AWS-certified solutions architects, engineers and developers has deep expertise in cloud migration, application and data modernization, and data analytics initiatives.
At NorthBay, you can learn to apply your experience with java, .NET, enterprise data analytics platforms and other core technologies to the cloud and work on sophisticated Web 3.0 blockchain, block commerce and high-profile streaming media solutions for well-known organizations in financial services, higher education, healthcare, retail, and more.
Cyber Security Engineer
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Full Time
Experienced
Job Title: Cyber Security Specialist (SOC / Incident Response)
Experience: 7–9 Years Location: UAE Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to support day-to-day cybersecurity operations for a large enterprise customer in the UAE. This role is operational and hands-on, focusing on SIEM monitoring, incident triage/response, EDR operations, vulnerability management coordination, and maintaining compliance-aligned security operations in line with ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI/DSS, etc.
Key Responsibilities
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Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM, including alert triage, correlation validation, and escalation handling
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Execute incident response activities: triage, containment coordination, evidence capture, and support for root-cause analysis
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Operate and manage EDR tooling: policy management, alert handling, containment actions, and endpoint investigation support
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Support vulnerability management execution: scanning coordination, triage, remediation tracking, and verification
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Perform basic threat hunting and proactive detection improvements based on observed patterns and recurring incidents
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Maintain incident response playbooks, operational SOPs, and case documentation with high-quality reporting
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Support ISO 2700, SOC 2, PCI/DSS operational compliance through evidence collection, reporting, and control execution
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Coordinate with platform, network, and application teams to resolve security events within defined timelines and processes
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Required Skills & Qualifications
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7–8 years of experience in SOC / Cyber Security Operations / Incident Response
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Strong hands-on experience with SIEM operations (alerts, use-cases, dashboards, reporting)
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Strong working experience with EDR tools and endpoint investigation fundamentals
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Practical understanding of incident response lifecycle and operational documentation discipline
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Experience coordinating remediation with cross-functional teams in hybrid/on-prem environments
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Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI/DSS operational control expectations (logging, access, incident handling, evidence)
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Preferred Certifications
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CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH
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CISSP or CISM
PCI DSS / Payment Security:
- PCIP (ISA) – PCI Professional (Internal Security Assessor)
- Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) (where applicable/available)
Incident / Detection (strong alignment with PCI monitoring requirements):
- GIAC certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GCED)
Cloud Security:
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AWS Certified Security – Specialty
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
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Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
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Good to Have
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Telecom, Government or regulated sector experience in security operations
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Familiarity with structured detection frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and improved alert engineering
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Scripting/automation exposure for reporting and operational efficiency