Security analyst L2

Information Security Specialist Al Wakrah, Al Wakrah, Qatar

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Summary

Cyber Security Expertise: Seasoned professional with over 9 years of hands-on experience in Cyber Security Operations, specializing in email security for over 3 years, and currently serving as a proficient L2 SOC analyst.

Technical Proficiency: Possesses a solid understanding of common network services and protocols, as well as keen insight into cyber attacks and various attack vectors.

Threat Intelligence: Well-versed in utilizing MITRE ATT&CK for effective threat hunting, staying ahead of emerging threats, and implementing proactive security measures.

Security Audits and Gap Analysis: Highly proficient in conducting comprehensive security audits and gap analyses, focusing on enhancing security postures, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and identifying areas for improvement. Skilled in incident monitoring and reporting, enabling a proactive security environment that mitigates risks and ensures business continuity.

Collaborative Approach: Demonstrated ability to work seamlessly across cross-functional IT infrastructure teams, fostering collaboration with stakeholders such as server, network, and application teams to ensure a comprehensive security posture.

Incident Response: Proven track record in identifying and evaluating potential threats, monitoring live systems for real-time threat detection, and assisting in incident response by analyzing SIEM alerts, validating incidents, and identifying root causes.

Personal Attributes: Dynamic, agile, resilient, and a logical thinker with the ability to lead workgroups to cultivate an atmosphere of collective leadership, shared vision, and diverse levels of experience.

Expectations

Work Experience:
Since Oct2020 : Confidential, Qatar as Cyber Security and Forensics
Role:
Monitor security events and alerts using SIEM tools to identify potential security incidents.

Conduct thorough analysis and investigation of escalated security events and incidents.

Coordinate with SOC Level 3 and other teams to effectively respond to and mitigate security threats.

Provide recommendations for enhancing security controls based on incident findings and analysis.

Document incident details, investigation findings, and actions taken for further review and improvement.

2019 - Oct 2020 : Confidential, Qatar as Senior Email Security Analyst
Role:
Lead email security operations, including monitoring, analysis, and response to email threats.

Manage and optimize email security technologies to ensure effective protection against phishing, malware, and spam.

Develop and enforce email security policies, standards, and procedures.

Conduct regular assessments and audits of email security controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Mentor junior analysts and provide training on email security best practices.

Previous Experience :
2017 - June 2019: Confidential, Qatar as Email Security Executive

2014 - Oct 2017: Confidential, Qatar as Network Analyst