Senior Security Operations Center Engineer - Threat Intelligence

Description Title : L 3 Security : Pan india ( relocate to Dubai )

Experience : Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SOC Engineer (Level 3 Security Intelligence & Analytics) to join our 5G Security Operations Center (SOC).

The L3 Analyst will lead advanced threat detection, response, and intelligence efforts across 5G RAN and Core environments, focusing on developing security use cases, designing playbooks, and driving continuous improvement in the organizations 5G security posture.

This position requires deep expertise in 5G architecture, threat intelligence, and SOC automation, along with the ability to mentor SOC teams and drive proactive security Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement 5G-specific security use cases on SOC platforms to enhance detection and response capabilities.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of 5G RAN and Core network protocols, architecture, and signaling flows.
• Design, document, and maintain comprehensive incident response playbooks and SOPs tailored for 5G environments.
• Analyze and interpret 5G-specific threat intelligence to enhance situational awareness and defense readiness.
• Lead root cause analysis, advanced investigations, and threat-hunting activities for high-severity security incidents.
• Utilize SIEM, SOAR, IDS / IPS, and forensic tools to detect, analyze, and mitigate complex threats.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement preventive measures and strengthen 5G network resilience.
• Correlate threat intelligence feeds, perform security data analytics, and identify emerging attack patterns.
• Define and report KPIs, KRIs, and performance metrics to measure SOC efficiency and incident response effectiveness.
• Mentor and guide L1 and L2 SOC analysts, fostering technical growth and operational excellence.
• Maintain the SOC operations lab for simulation, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay abreast of evolving cybersecurity trends, vulnerabilities, and threat landscapes within 5G & Experience :
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a SOC environment with focus on telecom / 5G security operations.
• Proven expertise in 5G / 4G network security, including RAN, Core, and MEC components.
• Strong background in SIEM / SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), IDS / IPS, and threat intelligence tools.
• Experience working in ISPs or telecom environments is highly desirable.
• Exposure to both IT and OT security Competencies :
• Deep understanding of 5G protocols, standards, and security frameworks.
• Proficiency in threat hunting, digital forensics, malware analysis, and incident response automation.
• Ability to analyze large datasets to derive actionable intelligence.
• Experience developing and maintaining security metrics, dashboards, and Skills :
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and lead critical incident resolution.
• Commitment to continuous learning and innovation in cybersecurity operations.

(ref : hirist.tech)