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Information Security Monitoring Analyst

Information Security Monitoring Analyst

Company: Qatar Petroleum

Location: Doha, Qatar

Job Summary

The Information Security Monitoring Analyst is responsible for identifying and responding to security alerts generated by Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and threat intelligence sources. This role involves analyzing anomalies, filtering false positives, identifying potential threats, and escalating critical incidents that require deep technical investigation. The analyst will use a variety of tools to perform investigations, recommend remediation actions, and support the incident response lifecycle.

This is a shift-based position (12-hour shifts) to provide 24/7 security monitoring coverage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze alerts from SIEM systems and threat intelligence feeds.

  • Detect anomalies, evaluate threats, and differentiate true incidents from false positives.

  • Provide technical analysis and determine the potential impact on systems and data.

  • Recommend and support remediation or containment measures.

  • Escalate incidents for deeper technical analysis when needed.

  • Maintain detailed documentation and reporting for each incident.

  • Support broader incident response activities as required.

Experience & Skills

  • 5+ years’ experience in large-scale IT environments focused on information security.

  • 2+ years’ hands-on experience with industry-leading SIEM tools.

  • 1–3 years’ experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments.

  • Solid understanding of IT systems including Windows and Unix OS.

  • Familiarity with client-server and web application architectures, firewalls, VPNs, and antivirus systems.

  • Strong grasp of malware management, incident response, and web filtering technologies.

  • Deep knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, etc.).

  • Experience with security incident handling, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.

  • Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices (SANS, OWASP, etc.).

  • Experience with technologies such as IDS/IPS, firewalls, WAFs, and SIEMs.

  • Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Certifications (Preferred)

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

  • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

  • SANS GREM, ICS, Cyber Threat Hunting

  • Vendor certifications for SIEM or security tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.

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