{"id":860385,"date":"2025-05-26T06:24:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T05:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/welovesalt.com\/mena\/jobs\/%wpbb_job_industry%\/it-security-operations-analyst"},"modified":"2025-07-10T12:28:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T11:28:12","slug":"it-security-operations-analyst-860385","status":"archive","type":"wpbb_job","link":"https:\/\/welovesalt.com\/mena\/jobs\/technology\/cyber-security\/it-security-operations-analyst-860385","title":{"rendered":"IT Security Operations Analyst"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>IT Security Operations Analyst<\/strong> to support and enhance our organization&#8217;s cybersecurity posture. The successful candidate will play a vital role in threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and ensuring compliance across our infrastructure. This is a hands-on position that requires strong technical skills, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to security operations.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monitoring &amp; Incident Response:<\/strong><br \/> Continuously monitor cybersecurity tools (including SIEM platforms) to detect and investigate threats. Conduct in-depth analysis of alerts and log data to identify malicious activity, determine impact, and initiate appropriate containment and remediation actions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incident Management &amp; Reporting:<\/strong><br \/> Generate detailed incident reports, maintain records of security events, and deliver regular updates on trends and response metrics. Provide recommendations to improve overall threat posture based on incident analysis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Threat Intelligence &amp; Analysis:<\/strong><br \/> Track current cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and evolving tactics. Evaluate the relevance of external threat intelligence and its potential impact on the organization&#8217;s systems and cloud infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vulnerability Assessments:<\/strong><br \/> Perform vulnerability scans and penetration tests. Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to address and remediate findings, ensuring timely patching and mitigation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operational Playbooks &amp; SOPs:<\/strong><br \/> Develop and refine documentation including incident response procedures, operational workflows, and security playbooks to standardize and improve incident handling and readiness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security Tool Management:<\/strong><br \/> Administer a range of security tools (e.g., endpoint protection, IAM systems, SIEM, XDR). Maintain integration health, optimize configurations, and enhance detection capabilities through custom queries and rules.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compliance &amp; Security Governance:<\/strong><br \/> Support policy development and configuration compliance checks. Ensure adherence to internal standards and industry frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Technical Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proficient in managing extended detection and response (XDR), threat intelligence, and vulnerability management tools.<\/li>\n<li>Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft security technologies (e.g., Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Intune).<\/li>\n<li>Experience writing detection rules and use cases using SIEM query languages.<\/li>\n<li>Solid understanding of hybrid cloud environments and enterprise network infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li>Background in IT operations, enterprise compliance, and security best practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Soft Skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A strong collaborator who thrives in team-based environments.<\/li>\n<li>Customer-focused with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.<\/li>\n<li>Effective communicator with a friendly, empathetic approach.<\/li>\n<li>Agile and open to change, with a high degree of personal accountability.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrates integrity and ownership in all tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical discipline.<\/li>\n<li>3-5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity operations or related roles.<\/li>\n<li>High attention to detail and structured problem-solving capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of industry trends, security innovation, and emerging technologies.<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft SC-200 certification or equivalent is a plus.<\/li>\n<li>Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are seeking an experienced IT Security Operations Analyst to support and enhance our organization&#8217;s cybersecurity posture. 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