SOC L2/L3

• 17/12/25
• London, Angus
• £500 per day
• Contract
• Cyber Security and InfoSec
• Full time

SOC Analysts L2 / L3)- Abu Dhabi | MDR / MSSP | Tax-Free Contract

A leading organisation is building a next-generation, 24/7 SOC MDR capability in Abu Dhabi, powered by AI-driven security operations and an enterprise-grade technology stack. As part of this major expansion, we're hiring SOC Analysts at L2 and L3 levels with UK MSSP experience, who are open to relocating to the UAE at short notice.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of cyber defence, supporting high-profile clients across Oil & Gas, Government and Financial Services.

The Role

Depending on level, responsibilities will include:

• Real-time monitoring, triage and response to security alerts
• Shift leadership and operational oversight (L2/L3)
• Advanced incident investigations and threat analysis
• Mentoring and developing junior SOC analysts
• Close collaboration with Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering, DFIR and SOAR teams
• Contributing to continuous improvement of SOC processes and detections

Required Experience

Proven experience in a 24/7 SOC or MSSP environment (UK experience highly preferred)

Strong understanding of security incidents, attack frameworks and response methodologies

Hands-on experience with one or more of the following tools:

• Elastic
• Splunk
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Microsoft Defender
• CrowdStrike
• Ability to work shifts in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
• Willingness to relocate to Abu Dhabi at short notice

Contract Details

$500 per day - tax free

12-month initial contract, with strong likelihood of extension

Based on-site in Abu Dhabi

Work within a world-class SOC environment with long-term programme visibility