Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and respond to security alerts, incidents, and threats.
• Perform security investigations, root cause analysis, and incident response activities.
• Manage and maintain cybersecurity technologies and security controls.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation efforts.
• Review and analyze security logs from various security platforms and devices.
• Support security monitoring, threat detection, and threat hunting activities.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to implement security improvements.
• Prepare security reports and provide recommendations to management.
• Stay updated with emerging cybersecurity threats and industry trends.

Skills

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity Operations, Security Monitoring, or Security Engineering.
• Experience working in SOC environments.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, network security, endpoint security, and incident response.
• Experience working in Fortinet environments, including administration and monitoring of Fortinet security solutions.
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, EDR, Firewalls, IPS/IDS, and Vulnerability Management solutions.
• Good understanding of Windows, Linux, Active Directory, and networking concepts.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• Fortinet Certifications (FCP, FCSS, or equivalent) if available
• CEH
• CompTIA Security+

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Experience supporting enterprise security operations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple security activities.
• Strong knowledge of incident handling and threat analysis.
• Omani candidates are preferred; however, other Arab nationalities currently residing in Oman will also be considered