SOC Operations Specialist

SOC Operations Specialist Who We Are! Back in 2019, spiderSilk was born with a bold idea: build regional, sovereign cybersecurity IP that could stand tall on the global stage. Our mission? To shake up the way organizations protect their ever-changing digital worlds with continuous, intelligent, and autonomous security that doesn’t miss a beat. We’re a global mix of curious minds, problem-solvers, and passionate builders, all united by one goal: making the internet a safer place for everyone. Around here, we thrive on vision, energy, and a strong sense of ownership. If this feels like your kind of crew, you’ll probably fit right in. About the Role We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Security Analyst to lead and manage our internal security operations. With a decade of proven expertise, the successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day monitoring, detection, incident response, and security tool optimization to ensure the organization’s resilience against evolving cyber threats. This role requires a strong ability to design, implement, and continuously improve security operations processes. Key Responsibilities Manage the organization’s internal security operations, ensuring continuous monitoring, detection, and response to threats. Lead the configuration, and optimization of CrowdStrike Falcon and Wazuh platforms. Oversee incident response activities, from triage through containment, eradication, and recovery. Perform in-depth analysis of security alerts, logs, and telemetry data to identify anomalies and potential intrusions. Develop and maintain playbooks, runbooks, and automation workflows to streamline SOC processes. Collaborate with IT, engineering, and business units to strengthen security controls across infrastructure, endpoints, and cloud services. Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify risks and vulnerabilities. Mentor junior analysts and foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the security team. Produce clear, actionable reports for technical and executive stakeholders on security posture, incidents, and improvements. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in security operations, SOC, or a related cybersecurity function. Expertise in CrowdStrike Falcon and Wazuh, with hands-on deployment and operational experience. Strong background in incident response, threat hunting, and log analysis. Proficiency with SIEM, EDR, and other security monitoring technologies. Solid knowledge of network security, endpoint protection, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP preferred). Experience automating repetitive security workflows (Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages). Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, or equivalent) are highly desirable. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Department Dark Web & Threat Intel Locations Dubai Remote status Fully Remote