Valleysoft | Center of Excellence is a regional IT services provider based in Riyadh, serving clients globally since 2006. The company collaborates with global partners like IBM to address diverse business and technical challenges, from enterprise application development to process management. Valleysoft's vendor-neutral and process-oriented approach, coupled with operational maturity, ensures high-quality and cost-effective services for clients.

Valleysoft | Center of Excellence is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Security Operation Center (SOC) Analyst to join our team. As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents, ensuring the security of our clients' systems and data.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in security operations, incident response, and threat detection. You will leverage your analytical and technical skills to identify security threats and vulnerabilities, assist in incident investigations, and communicate findings to stakeholders. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and have a track record of driving security improvements, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and incidents from various sources to identify potential threats
• Conduct in-depth analyses and investigations of security incidents
• Cooperate with other teams to assess and respond to security breaches and incidents
• Develop and implement incident response plans and procedures
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior SOC analysts and team members
• Stay updated with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies
• Create reports and dashboards to illustrate security metrics and statuses
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive security coverage
• Participate in security training and awareness initiatives for clients and team members
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and key stakeholders
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proven experience in security operations, preferably in a SOC environment
• Strong knowledge of security information and event management (SIEM) tools
• Experience with incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management
• 8 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity or security operations
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams
• Relevant certifications in cybersecurity or security operations (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a Must
• Familiarity with compliance regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  
  
  

Skills:

• Strong understanding of security operations and incident response methodologies
• Ability to analyze security events and incidents effectively
• Excellent communication and presentation skills