Senior Security Operations Engineer (SIEM / SOAR)
Job Details
Job Title:
Senior Security Operations Engineer (SIEM / SOAR)
Department:
Cyber Security
Location:
Dubai, UAE
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
TBD
Job Description of Senior Security Operations Engineer (SIEM / SOAR)
✅ We are looking for a Senior Security Operations Engineer to join our cyber security team in Dubai. You will design, build, and fine-tune the SIEM and SOAR capabilities that sit at the heart of modern security operations. You will turn raw log data into high-quality detections and automate response workflows, so threats are found and contained faster.
✅ If you have deep experience with IBM QRadar and Microsoft Sentinel and enjoy detection engineering and automation, this role gives you real ownership and impact. We are also keen to hear from candidates with banking or financial services experience and those who have led QRadar-to-Sentinel migrations.
Key Responsibilities of Senior Security Operations Engineer (SIEM / SOAR)
✅ Engineer, manage, and optimize SIEM platforms, including IBM QRadar and Microsoft Sentinel
✅ Develop, test, and tune detection rules and analytics using KQL, mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework
✅ Build and maintain SOAR playbooks and security automation workflows to speed up triage and response
✅ Onboard and manage log sources, ensuring quality log management and monitoring coverage
✅ Integrate and work with Azure, Microsoft Defender XDR, and Entra ID to strengthen visibility and response
✅ Automate repetitive security tasks with PowerShell and/or Python
✅ Support and lead SIEM migration efforts, including QRadar-to-Sentinel transitions
✅ Continuously improve detection coverage, reduce false positives, and strengthen the security monitoring posture
Qualification Required for Senior Security Operations Engineer (SIEM / SOAR)
✅ Education & Experience
✅ Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
✅ 6+ years of experience in security operations or SIEM engineering
✅ Technical Skills
✅ Hands-on experience with IBM QRadar and Microsoft Sentinel
✅ Strong expertise in SIEM engineering, detection engineering, and KQL
✅ Experience building SOAR playbooks and security automation workflows
✅ Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, log management, and security monitoring
✅ Experience with Azure, Microsoft Defender XDR, Entra ID, PowerShell, and/or Python
✅ Highly Preferred
✅ Banking or financial services experience
✅ QRadar-to-Sentinel migration experience