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    SOC Analyst | Ignite Search & Selection

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Ignite Service and Selection are currently looking for an experienced SOC Analyst with experience in Cyber Security. Our client is a huge specialist within the digital security market and is looking to expand its SOC Analyst team.You must have experience working within the Cyber security industry, have a positive attitude, and work well within a team environment. The contract is for 6 months initially, with huge potential to be converted to an internal hire based on performance, passion & commitment. The contract is not tied to any specific project. If the candidate proves he/she is a right fit, then they will be provided with the opportunity to join as an internal hire by the end of the contract.Role and Responsibilities• Cyber SOC Tier 1 Analyst in DTS Solution – HawkEye CSOC cyber command center.• The security analyst Tier 1 monitor’s security events from the various SOC entry channels (SIEM, Tickets, Email and Phone), based on the security event severity, escalate to managed service support teams, tier 2 security analyst, and/or customer as appropriate to perform further investigation and resolution.• Reviews trouble tickets generated by SIEM Leverages emerging threat intelligence (IOCs, updated rules, etc.) to identify affected systems and the scope of the attack.• Reviews and collects asset data (configs, running processes, etc.) on systems for further investigation.• Will actively monitor security threats and risks, provide in-depth incident analysis, evaluate security incidents, and will provide proactive threat research.• Work closely with the Tier 2 Analyst to assess risk and provide recommendations for improving DTS Solution – HawkEye CSOC’s customer security posture.• Participate in security incident management and vulnerability management processes. Identify, perform, review or track security incident investigations to resolution and identify lessons learnt.• Identify, perform or review root cause analysis efforts following incident recovery to enhance operations.• Participate in evaluating, recommending, implementing, and troubleshooting security. solutions and evaluating IT security of the new IT Infrastructure systems.• Provide technical guidance to the customer’s technical teams during the configuration of new log sources.• Understanding and implementing the SOC processes and procedures.• Follow standard operating procedures for detecting, classifying, and reporting.• Triage events for criticality and escalate according to predefined processes incidents under the supervision of Tier 2 and Tier 3 staff.• Communicate effectively with customers, team-mates, and management.• Provide input on tuning and optimization of security systems.• Document and maintain customer build documents, security procedures and processes.• Stay up to date with current vulnerabilities, attacks, and countermeasures.• Reviews the latest alerts to determine relevancy and urgency.• Creates new trouble tickets for alerts that signal an incident and require Tier 2 / Incident Response review.• Manages and configures security monitoring tools (SIEM, SYSLOG, NETFLOW, FIM, SYSMON etc.)

    Candidate requirements• 3+ years of experience of network/security architecture or operations experience• Experience working on specific SOC/SIEM platforms• Excellent experience in Elastic (ELK), Splunk, Wazuh, LogRhythm• Experience in SOAR technologies – Demisto, Cybersponse, FortiSOAR, Swimlane• Excellent experience in MDR or EDR• Experience in using security tools – commercial and open source• Experience in defensive technologies – NGFW, AV, VPN, IPS, NETFLOW, DAM, WAF, Proxy, Web Filtering etc. Ability to inspect using PCAP files.• Knowledge with Threat Hunting and MITRE ATT&CK MethodologyCertifications• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)• GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) issued by GIAC• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) issued by GIAC• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) issued by EC-Council• CCNA, CCNP, MCSE

    Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite’s team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering.

    We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties. More

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    Assurance – IT Audit – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Information Technology Audit Services practice, within Risk and Compliance services, will provide you the opportunity to work with a team that provides clients with extensive risk and controls technical knowledge and sector specific experience. You’ll have the opportunity to develop a holistic approach to risk that protects businesses, facilitates strategic decision making and enhances efficiency by assisting management in the assessment of project risks and controls.Our team uses current and emerging technologies to assist clients with financial reporting, compliance, and operational processes controls. You’ll provide services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes, including business process and Information Technology management controls.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.- Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Junior CX Service Designer | Chalhoub Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Who we are We are a leading luxury retailer in the Middle East, with more than 600 stores, 300 brands, and over 65 years of experience in the region, we are the premiere destination for luxury goods. To fuel the next stage of our organisation’s growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey.Ready to join our exciting transformation to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of our customers everywhere? Now’s your chance. By being part of our journey here at Chalhoub Group, you can make a real impact on customers and some of the finest brands in the world. In return, you’ll have everything you need to innovate your career.What you’ll be doing – Support co-designing with customers, brand managers, and other stakeholders to deliver human-centered, end-to-end solutions that meet needs of customers.- Participate in user research activities (such as surveys, user testing, focus groups etc.) and incorporate insights into service design and deliverables.- Responsible for mapping customer and/or user journeys and holistic view of the experience by identifying critical touchpoints, how those touchpoints are connected, and how people experience the brand throughout their entire lifecycle.- Support leading design brainstorming and review sessions with brand managers and other key stakeholders.- Support identification and prioritization of opportunities that will inform our experience strategy.- Work closely with product development, sales, marketing, and operations to integrate UX & Customer insights to optimize the journeys. – Use VoC research and insights and competitor analysis to transform what customers want into what users need to efficiently get their jobs done. – Develop customer journeys, service blueprints, workflows, wireframes, and other design deliverables.- Understand and articulate clearly how journeys, processes and services need to change from a user centered, system, and business perspective.- Use UX best practices to design digital experiences for target users, and support the company’s business goals while advocating for users’ needs.- Apply a design thinking culture within the organization.

    What you’ll need to succeed – Proven and successful at delivering a product design, from design to launch.- Familiarity with research tools and techniques such as Crazy Egg, Google Analytics and Optimize, usertesting.com, customer interviews, small-focus groups, and surveys.- Experience with field research (e.g., store experience audits, mystery shopping, etc.)- Experience of using design thinking principles or methods, facilitating Design Thinking workshops and trainings.- Business knowledge paired with outstanding analytical, conceptual, and design thinking skills.- Proven ability to create new service designs based on relevant user insights and to effectively communicate them to stakeholders.- Work under time constraints on several tasks and projects simultaneously, as well as a marked ability to work in cross-functional teams.- Arabic (written and spoken).What we can offer you We will help shape your journey with us through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility.Our Group offers the opportunity to support careers that may span different teams, different job roles, different categories and even different countries. We offer diverse career paths for those who show drive and passion as well as the desire to learn and grow.Amazing benefitsWe recognize the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, life insurance, child education contribution, remote and flexible working as well as exclusive employee discounts.

    The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

    By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

    With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group’s competitive edge in today’s market.

    By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. More

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    Senior Enterprise Architect – Energy Project | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Senior Enterprise Architect – Saudi Arabia – Energy ProjectThe Michael Page Exec Team are currently recruiting on a retained basis for the largest project in the middle east for a Senior Enterprise ArchitectThey are seeing a Senior Manager Enterprise architect to work directly with the CTO.Client DetailsThe Michael Page Exec Team are currently recruiting on a retained basis for the largest project in the middle eastThey are seeing a Senior Manager Enterprise architect to work directly with the CTO.As a Senior Enterprise Architect, you will be a Senior Manager in the organization and will be the main person in bridging the gap between business strategy and technology execution. This is a leadership role in defining the digital strategy and you will be instrumental in ensuring the delivery & integration of a automated & intelligent digital platform. As a Senior Enterprise Architect you will to span the divide between business and technology services, and translate business strategies, goals and priorities. You must be comfortable doing Integration as an Enterprise architect. This is a vital position as a The Enterprise Data Architect who will Lead from the front in designing the digital strategy for the energy sector.DescriptionSenior Enterprise Architect – Saudi Arabia * Senior Enterprise Architect with experience of Integration to work on a Greenfield project in Saudi Arabia. * This Enterprise Architect will understand from a technology view point, work closely with the business and stakeholders. * As a Enterprise architect you will be Guiding and leading from the front to aid the business strategy and ensure they use the right technology systems architecture to achieve the firms goals & Provide tech transparency for business stakeholders.This is a Permanent role, Based in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Paying competitively & Accommodation, Food and Benefits.* As a Senior Enterprise Architect, you will be a Senior Manager in the organization and will be the main person in bridging the gap between business strategy and technology execution. * This is a leadership role in defining the digital strategy and you will be instrumental in ensuring the delivery & integration of a automated & intelligent digital platform. * As a Senior Enterprise Architect you will to span the divide between business and technology services, and translate business strategies, goals and priorities. * You must be comfortable doing Integration as an Enterprise architect. * This is a vital position as a The Enterprise Data Architect who will Lead from the front in designing the digital strategy for the energy sector.

    Skills required:* 15 years experience in architecture related roles and 8 yrs. experience in being end responsible for the enterprise architecture function within preferably an international organization.* Proven track record in defining and implementing Enterprise Architect strategies within Retail, Telecommunications, Power, Utility company.* Experience in domains including billing, big data, AI, IoT and Machine Learning.* Experience in design & quality assurance authority during the design & delivery of IT solutions.* Strong knowledge & experience with (architecture) frameworks such as the IT4IT Reference Model, TOGAF, OSI Model, Reference Architecture Model for Industry 4.0, COBIT.* Manage technology risks through governance and design* Service Oriented Architecture and solution design patterns.* IT process and project frameworks: E.G Cobit4, ITIL, Prince2* Understanding of latest technologies used in designing digital platforms.* Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication and motivational skills.* Ability to craft alliances and positively influence peers and stakeholders* Sound understanding of application development methods & tools.You will work with solution architects to align projects to enterprise architecture definitions, work directly with the CTO on design, Architecture, integration of this greenfield application. This is a Senior manager role where you will have long term strategic responsibility for technology and be part of Developing a competitive advantage by ensuring that technology spending is focused on strategic core competencies. This is a key role where you will help manage tech & digital lifecycle, directing new investment in technology and help to Facilitates pragmatic, cost effective approaches to tech projects.If you are looking for a new challenge, with ability to grow be comfortable translating the digital platform target architecture into an actionable, multi-year implementation tech strategy and roadmap. As a Senior Enterprise architect you will provides the enterprise-wide tech transparency to design solutions that make sense for the organization as a whole.Job OfferThis is a Permanent role, Based in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Paying competitively & Accommodation, Food and Benefits.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Senio MS SQL Database Administrator | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Excellent teamwork skills including collaboration, cooperation, coordination, Open-mindedness, brainstorming, and idea exchange.• Excellent adaptability and self-management skills.• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and logical reasoning skills.• Excellent attention to detail and critical observation skills.• English/Arabic Language. • 8 Years of experience on the same field.

    • Senior database analyst & administrator familiar with building complex databases with knowledge on postgres and MSSQL• Build complex databases.• Bachelor’s degree in a related field • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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    Senior Java Backend Developer | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Java, Spring Rest, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Boot, JPA, jBPM, web applications, web services, Javascript, React, XML, Tomcat, SQL, PostgreSQL, Jira, Bitbucket, git.• 8 years experience MINIMUM building Java-based applications.• 6 years experience developing applications using an ORM framework.• 6 years experience using the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot.• 6 years experience producing and analyzing complex SQL queries.• 4 years experience with REST web services.• 4 years working in an organization deeply adhering to the Scrum methodology.• 4 years working in an environment relying upon automated builds and continuous integration.• 4 years producing artifacts related to the design of applications, e.g. design documents, UML• diagrams, prototypes.• 2 years working with Javascript frameworks, e.g. React, Angular, jQuery.

    • Excellent understanding of key concepts in Java distributed web applications, especially concurrency, exception handling, session management, multi-tier design, and building of API’s.• Highly polished abilities to develop and maintain complex Spring-based applications.• Strong understanding of how to administer and configure any leading Java application server, notably Tomcat, Wildfly, or Glassfish.• Highly polished abilities to use a leading Java IDE, e.g. Eclipse, IntelliJ.• Strong understanding of the official Oracle specifications for servlets, filters, and other web artifacts.• Strong understanding and ability to produce scalable applications using Spring MVC and Spring Rest.• Strong understanding and ability to support persistence using Spring Data and JPA.• Good understanding of SQL databases, PostgreSQL in particular. Excellent ability to create complex SQL queries when needed.• Good understanding of caching frameworks such as Redis and memcached.

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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    Senior UI/UX Designer | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • UI/UX Designer responsibilities include gathering user requirements, designing graphic elements and building navigation components. To be successful in this role, you should have experience with design software and wireframe tools. If you also have a portfolio of professional design projects that includes work with web/mobile applications, we’d like to meet you.• Ensure conceptual integrity, modularity and ease of change (changeability/ maintainability/reusability).• Adjust UX-UI design based on feedback from stakeholder to ensure abidance by set standards.• Gather design impact and participates in developing an evaluation framework incorporating qualitative and quantitative feedback.• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers• Participate in usability testing, assist in user acceptance testing of all e-services and e-channels before their launch to ensure proper implementation of all facets of UX and UI in real-world scenarios.• Review UX testing results and related corrective actions in order to conduct adjustments as per set recommendation.• Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like• Assist in application workflow design to minimize users’ entries and number of steps.• Assess change requests related to e-services in order to grasp impact on UX-UI and make the necessary adjustments.• Troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness, etc.) and UI problems (e.g. scaling, etc.) in coordination with UX team in order to find the right fixes and make the necessary corrections.• Update all versions of prototype artefacts and assets in order to ensure ease of reference.• Perform other related duties or assignments as directed by the higher level of supervision.

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, design or equivalent is required.• Proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role• Portfolio of design projects• Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g. Wireframe.cc and InVision)• Up-to-date knowledge of design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop• Team spirit; strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders• Good time-management skills• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.• 6 years of experience in UX/UI design field.

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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    Senior Java Frontend Developer | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Javascript, React, Bootstrap, jQuery, REST API’s, web applications, JSON, XML, Jira, Bitbucket, git.• 8 years experience MINIMUM building front end web applications.• 8 years experience using HTML5 and CSS3.• 6 years experience development using Javascript.• 5 years experience with Bootstrap and jQuery.• 5 years experience with REST web services.• 3 years experience using the React.js Framework• 4 years working in an organization deeply adhering to the Scrum methodology.• 4 years working in an environment relying upon automated builds and continuous integration.• 4 years producing artifacts related to the design of applications, e.g. design documents, UML diagrams, prototypes.

    • Absolutely excellent understanding of CSS3 syntax, selectors, best practices, and automation using preprocessors (SASS, LESS).• Absolutely excellent understanding of the HTTP protocol and of how REST API’s sit upon that. Absolutely excellent communication skills, and ability to influence teams by example.• Good understanding of React workflows such as Flux or Redux.• Highly polished abilities to use a leading Javascript IDE, e.g.VS Code, Webstorm.• Familiarity with NoSQL databases and their appropriateness for different functions, from full-fledged backend to session caching.• Good understanding of single sign on concepts, using different protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and Open Connect in particular. Good understanding of how to manage authentication using JSON Web Tokens.• Excellent knowledge of front end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, and npm.• Good understanding of how to use Jira and Bitbucket in support of issue tracking and continuous integration and delivery.

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More