Job description

Accenture Cyber Defense SOC Level 1 Analyst role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as first line of defense responsible for monitoring, detecting, and triaging security events in a fast-paced environment using cutting-edge tools and collaborating with global teams to protect clients from evolving cyber threats. Responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing security alerts from SIEM, EDR and other security platforms; performing initial triage and classification of incidents based on severity and impact; escalating confirmed incidents to Level 2/Incident Response teams following defined playbooks; documenting all activities in ticketing systems and maintaining accurate incident records; supporting phishing investigations, malware analysis and basic threat hunting activities; and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution and reporting. Required qualifications include Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field; minimum 1 year experience in cybersecurity operations or IT security; familiarity with SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar and Sentinel and basic networking concepts; understanding of common attack vectors, malware indicators and security best practices; and basic knowledge of Windows/Linux OS, firewalls and endpoint security. Preferred skills include intermediate proficiency in Incident Management and Threat Analysis, knowledge of Risk Assessment, Security Policy Development and Vulnerability Management, and industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH or Splunk Fundamentals, with the role requiring ability to work in a 24x7 environment.