SOC Analyst (L2) – Security Operations Center

About the role

Circlys is seeking a proactive SOC Analyst (L2) to join its security operations team in Riyadh. You will be the first line of defense, continuously monitoring the environment, investigating alerts, and helping to strengthen our detection capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM and EDR platforms.
• Investigate, triage, and respond to alerts to contain and remediate incidents.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain detection rules, use cases, and response playbooks.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to ensure system security and incident readiness.
• Conduct proactive threat analysis and produce accurate documentation and reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a SOC or IT security monitoring role.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or CEH are a plus.
• Strong analytical, technical and communication skills with high attention to detail.

Required skills

• SIEM platforms
• EDR solutions
• Network fundamentals
• Incident handling
• Detection frameworks
• Threat analysis

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a fast‑growing fintech environment.
• Collaborative team focused on security excellence.
• Professional development and certification support.