Security Operations Center Analyst

Company Description Mona Trading LLC, founded in 1973, has grown from a regional company into a recognized enterprise serving manufacturing, industrial, oil and gas, and construction sectors across a broad geographic area. The company is known for introducing innovative technology solutions, delivering optimal quality, and providing comprehensive service to its clients. Mona Trading emphasizes ethical business principles and mutual trust in all partnerships. Its long-standing relationships with a wide base of clients and suppliers reflect the company’s commitment to reliability and integrity.

Role Description The Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst is a full-time hybrid role based in Cairo, Egypt, with some flexibility for work from home. The analyst will monitor security events and alerts, investigate suspicious activities, and support incident detection, analysis, and response. Daily responsibilities include conducting cyber threat hunting, reviewing cyber threat intelligence, correlating data from multiple security tools, and preparing reports on findings and trends. The role also involves collaborating with cybersecurity and IT teams to enhance SOC processes, improve detection rules, and maintain security documentation. The analyst will contribute to continuous improvement of security posture and support compliance with internal policies and relevant standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Security Operations Center and Cybersecurity skills, with experience in monitoring, incident handling, and security tooling.
• Candidates should possess Cyber Threat Hunting (CTH) and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) skills to proactively identify, analyze, and track emerging threats.
• Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills for interpreting complex data, correlating events, and making well-founded security recommendations.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems is beneficial.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, GIAC, or similar are an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to document findings clearly, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and work collaboratively in a diverse team.
• Familiarity with incident response frameworks, security best practices, and regulatory or industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) is preferred.