Position: L1 SOC Engineer (Level 1)

Date Posted: January 17, 2026

Industry: Cybersecurity / Telecommunications / Information Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: Not Specified

Qualification: Bachelor Degree holder in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

Salary: AED 5000 to 10000

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Company: Quess Corp

Description:
Job Opening – L1 SOC Engineer (Level 1)

We are currently recruiting an L1 SOC Engineer to support operations within a Private 5G Security Operations Center (SOC). This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about cybersecurity and interested in working in advanced 4G/5G network environments. The position focuses on continuous security monitoring, first-level alert analysis, and initial incident response to protect critical telecom infrastructure.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of response for cybersecurity incidents within a 5G SOC environment
• Continuously monitor security dashboards and alerts related to 4G/5G RAN and Core networks
• Analyze, validate, and triage security alerts to determine potential threats or incidents
• Maintain detailed and accurate incident logs, reports, and operational documentation
• Identify recurring security patterns, trends, and anomalies within network events
• Escalate confirmed, high-risk, or complex incidents to L2 SOC teams for further investigation
• Provide basic incident response actions and initial remediation support
• Ensure strict adherence to defined security policies, operational procedures, and SLA requirements
• Stay informed about emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors impacting 5G networks
• Work in rotational shifts to support round-the-clock (24/7) SOC operations

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a closely related discipline
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, and core networking fundamentals
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles and SOC workflows
• Understanding of 4G/5G protocols and related security risks
• Familiarity or hands-on exposure to SIEM and SOAR tools
• Working knowledge of platforms such as Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel
• Exposure to both IT and OT security environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication abilities
• Prior experience in ISP or telecom environments (4G/5G) will be considered an added advantage

Preferred Certifications:

• CompTIA Security+
• Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
• CCNA CyberOps
• CySA+