SOC L2 Analyst (OT Security)

Job Title: SOC L2 Analyst (OT Security)
Location: Doha, Qatar (On-site)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced SOC L2 Analyst to join a leading Security Operations Center (SOC) team in Qatar. The role focuses on advanced threat monitoring, incident investigation, and response across both IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for cybersecurity professionals with strong SIEM and incident handling experience, especially those with exposure to industrial/OT security systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze security alerts and incidents, including escalations from L1 analysts
• Perform in-depth threat analysis across IT and OT environments
• Act as an incident responder for security events and recommend remediation actions
• Monitor and manage SIEM alerts, logs, and SOC tickets within SLA timelines
• Escalate critical incidents to L3/Senior Analysts when required
• Support and mentor junior SOC analysts (L1)
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve threat detection and response capabilities
• Contribute to SOC documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in SOC / Cybersecurity operations
• Strong experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, Azure Sentinel, etc.)
• Hands-on experience in incident detection, investigation, and response
• Strong knowledge of network security, logs, and attack patterns
• Experience with security tools such as EDR, IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Vulnerability Scanners
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Good understanding of Windows, Linux, and network environments

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Experience with OT / ICS / SCADA security environments
• Knowledge of protocols like Modbus, DNP3, BACnet
• Exposure to industrial cybersecurity frameworks
• Basic scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Certifications (Preferred)

• SC-200, GCIH, CEH, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications
• SIEM certifications (Splunk, Azure Sentinel, etc.)
• OT Security certifications (e.g., Nozomi) are a plus

Ideal Candidate

• SOC L2 Analyst / Senior Security Analyst
• Experience working in MSSP or enterprise SOC environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a 24x7 SOC environment

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: Up to QAR15,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person