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SOC Lead

A SOC Lead is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across qatar, saudi with 2 recent postings.

GCC postings
2
Active markets
2
Typical experience
3+ years
In brief

A SOC Lead in the GCC region requires communication, audit, compliance. A SOC Lead is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a SOC Lead earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level SOC Lead. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
12,000
Median
18,500
75th percentile
27,000
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Roles and Responsibilities:
  • 02Monitoring and Incident Detection:
  • 03Continuously monitor security alerts and notifications from various security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM systems, IDS/IPS, firewalls, etc.).
  • 04Investigate security incidents and potential threats.
  • 05Perform triage and prioritize incidents based on severity and impact.
  • 06Detect, analyze, and report any abnormal activity or potential threats in the network.
  • 07Incident Response and Mitigation:
  • 08Lead or assist in the response to security incidents, ensuring proper containment, eradication, and recovery procedures are followed.
  • 09Work with other teams (e.g., IT, network, and system admins) to mitigate security incidents and vulnerabilities.
  • 10Provide guidance on handling and escalating incidents based on predefined escalation paths.
  • 11Security Tools and Technology Management:
  • 12Manage, configure, and optimize security tools (such as SIEM, firewalls, and antivirus software) to enhance security operations.
Required qualifications
  • — Roles and Responsibilities:
  • — Monitoring and Incident Detection:
  • — Continuously monitor security alerts and notifications from various security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM systems, IDS/IPS, firewalls, etc.).
  • — Investigate security incidents and potential threats.
  • — Perform triage and prioritize incidents based on severity and impact.
  • — Detect, analyze, and report any abnormal activity or potential threats in the network.
  • — Incident Response and Mitigation:
  • — Lead or assist in the response to security incidents, ensuring proper containment, eradication, and recovery procedures are followed.
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

communicationauditcompliance

Tools & technologies

teams

Hiring companies we see

  • Takamol Holding
  • Aladyat For Consultancy

Hired across

  • qatar
  • saudi
FAQ

  • What does a SOC Lead do in the GCC?

    A SOC Lead in the GCC performs core duties related to communication, audit, compliance, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a SOC Lead?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 3+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for SOC Lead in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across qatar, saudi, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a SOC Lead role?

    Key skills include communication, audit, compliance, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a SOC Lead in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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