SOC Engineer

Company Description e& UAE, formerly etisalat UAE, is a leading regional technology and digital telecommunications company with over four decades of experience connecting people and businesses. The company is now focused on becoming a digital telco of the future, driving growth, transformation, and excellence in technology leadership. e& UAE offers innovative digital experiences that go beyond traditional telecom services, including solutions in gaming, health, insurance, and more. The organization is committed to enabling advanced connectivity, supporting emerging technologies such as private networks, autonomous vehicles, and AI, and enhancing digital customer experiences. Joining e& UAE means contributing to a forward-looking company that is pioneering new possibilities in the digital world.

Role Description The SOC Engineer role is a full-time, on-site position based in Abu Dhabi. The SOC Engineer will monitor security events and alerts, investigate incidents, and analyze logs from various security tools and systems to identify potential threats. This role involves triaging and responding to security incidents, escalating complex cases, and coordinating with relevant teams to ensure timely remediation. The SOC Engineer will help maintain and tune SIEM and other monitoring platforms, develop and update playbooks, and contribute to continuous improvement of security operations processes. The role also includes generating reports, supporting compliance and audit requirements, and staying current with emerging threats and best practices in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of SOC operations, including incident detection, triage, investigation, and response.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, log management, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and other security monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and common attack vectors, with the ability to analyze logs and traffic patterns.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work in a high-paced, 24/7 operations environment if required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications (such as CEH, GIAC, CompTIA Security+, or similar) are an advantage.
• Previous experience in a SOC, cyber defense, or security engineering role within telecom or large enterprise environments is highly beneficial.