Detail-oriented Security Operations Center (SOC) Engineer with 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity incident detection, analysis, and response. Highly skilled in utilizing SIEM technologies, threat intelligence platforms, and security tools. Demonstrate ability to investigate complex security incidents, automate detection processes, and implement security improvements. Strong communicator who thrives in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
SoC Engineer
MDS System Integration (MDS SI Group)
Dubai
10.2023 - Current
Work shifts as part of a 24x7 team
Monitor a range of security systems resolving and documenting findings accurately through tickets and weekly & monthly reports
Mentor and assist Lv1 SOC analysts and provide guidance on daily tasks, SOC design, troubleshooting techniques for efficient problem solving in incident investigations
Conduct knowledge transfer and security awareness sessions to junior team members and trainees
Participate in security planning and analysts’ activities
Perform in-depth data and incident reporting to customers
Manage customers’ requests and deliver sufficient results in-line with their expectations
Keep up with the RE teams on fine tuning for rules and alerts to reach a mature level for each customer
Work in combination with senior analysts/ SOC lead/ RE’s teams to ensure security is engaged correctly for customers
Able to lead independently and only involve senior analysts as necessary
Perform reliable threat hunting analysis and security alerts data reports
Lead triage and investigation of medium to high-complexity security incidents across network, endpoint, and cloud environments
Develop and implement custom detection rules in RSA Netwitness that improved alert quality and reduced false positives
Coordinate incident response activities for the SOC during major security events and provide regular status updates to management
Perform threat hunting exercises bi-weekly, resulting in early detection
Conduct security analysis on new infrastructure deployments and provide recommendations for security improvements
SoC Engineer
CyberFort365
Dubai
09.2020 - 10.2023
Support and guide Level 1 analysts in daily operations.
Conduct knowledge transfer and security awareness sessions for junior team members and trainees.
Contribute to security planning and analysis activities.
Deliver in-depth incident analysis and reporting to customers.
Manage customer requests efficiently, ensuring alignment with expectations.
Collaborate with the Resident Engineers team to refine rules and alerts for enhanced security.
Work alongside senior analysts, SOC leads, and Resident Engineers to ensure optimal security engagement.
Operate independently, escalating to senior management only when necessary.
Perform thorough threat-hunting analysis and generate detailed security reports.
Lvl2 SOC Analyst
IT Security Consulting & Training
Amman
05.2019 - 09.2020
Perform in-depth security monitoring and reporting of security incidents
Analyze security alerts and escalating them to support RE teams
Ongoing review of SIEM dashboards, system, application logs, and custom monitoring tools
Performing DESC advisories for customers to manage threats at the earliest
Malware and Threat analysis
Lvl1 SOC Analyst
IT Security Consulting & Training
Amman
06.2018 - 04.2019
Execute day to day SOC Operations
Basic Incidents Handling and admitting data analysis to Lvl2
Preparing weekly and monthly reports for security breaches and extent of damage and submitting them to customers
Ensuring all devices and Health records are maintained and working properly as per to company guidelines
Education
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication Engineer (2018)
Yarmouk University
Jordan
Skills
Log analysis
SIEM management
Incident response
Endpoint security
Vulnerability assessment
Intrusion detection
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Certification
Certified Linux+
Main Tasks And Expertise
Execute day to day SOC Operations
Develop and enhance SOC and IR Processes during shift
Work as SOC Assistant for Lvl1 SOC analysts and help SOC Management for any tasks that required advanced experience in SOC Operation
Manage Lvl1 SOC and work process during shifts
Respond on a timely manner (as per and within documented SLA) to support teams, incidents, and other tickets/ cases
Monitor and manage artefacts and intelligence hosts by threat intel platforms
Analysis and involving in rules tuning and optimize threat intelligence platforms
Conducting incident handling and coordinating with both parties, SOC analysts and RE’s
Performing IR and Threat hunting
Training of new team members in SOC and involved with extensive knowledge transfer to new hires around RSA ECAT, RSA SIEM, Forensics, and packet capture
Engaging with other system engineers and network engineers within the company to obtain a high level of support and teamwork
Cooperating with SOC Lead and RE’s to ensure maintaining the correct work process through SOC department and working on enhancing it
Adhering to Enhancement Plans for SOC Operations provided by SOC Lead to enhance the operation service and service level to achieve customer satisfaction
Providing periodic weekly, monthly, and yearly reports as needed and advised by RE’s and SOC Lead
Provide comprehensive incident analysis reports as per customers’ requests
Provide threat hunting reports as advised by SOC Lead to help RE’s in their tuning and threat mitigation
Software
RSA NetWitness
Splunk
LogRhythm
IBM Qradar
Timeline
SoC Engineer
MDS System Integration (MDS SI Group)
10.2023 - Current
SoC Engineer
CyberFort365
09.2020 - 10.2023
Lvl2 SOC Analyst
IT Security Consulting & Training
05.2019 - 09.2020
Lvl1 SOC Analyst
IT Security Consulting & Training
06.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication Engineer (2018)
Yarmouk University
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