Information Security Analyst (UAE National)

Established in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim is one of the most diversified and progressive privately held regional businesses, headquartered in Dubai. Operating across more than 20 countries, the Group spans automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and health. With more than 40,000 employees, Al-Futtaim represents over 200 of the world’s most recognised brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE and Marks & Spencer. Driven by its purpose to enrich lives and elevate communities, Al-Futtaim focuses on digital innovation, AI, sustainable growth and strategic partnerships, creating long-term value for customers, communities and partners while building a responsible legacy for future generations.Overview Of The Role: The Entry-Level Information Security Analyst is integral to supporting Cyber Defense activities. The role focuses on managing SIEM Administration, monitoring and investigating SOC events, and performing vulnerability assessments. The analyst is tasked with defending the organization against cyber threats through effective monitoring, analysis, incident management, and collaboration with relevant teams. Success in this role involves contributing to the development and improvement of security measures and response processes while maintaining compliance with security policies. The analyst will gain exposure to a variety of tasks and have the opportunity to enhance their skills in a dynamic team environment. What You Will Do:Qradar SIEM AdministrationAdminister and maintain QRadar appliances, ensuring software updates, patches, and upgrades are up to date.Monitor and analyze security events and incidents detected by QRadar to ensure threat detection.Perform regular health checks and optimization of QRadar system components for operational efficiency.Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to QRadar functionality and performance.Collaborate with IT security teams to develop and refine use cases and detection strategies.Provide support to IT teams and stakeholders on QRadar-related matters.Document QRadar configurations, processes, and procedures for knowledge management.Security Operations and Incident ManagementMonitor security alerts and events across various tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security.Investigate and analyze security incidents to determine root cause and impact, taking appropriate response actions.Perform in-depth analysis to identify indicators of compromise, tactics, techniques, and procedures used.Develop and execute containment, eradication, and recovery plans in coordination with incident response teams.Document incident findings and actions taken in incident reports for accountability and compliance.Collaborate with IT, network operations, and application teams to implement security controls.Participate in security incident response exercises to enhance response processes and procedures.Conduct vulnerabilities scanning and support remedial actions with the team.Stay informed on emerging threats and technologies through research and training.