SOC Engineer

Experience

3 – 8 Years

Monthly Salary

QAR 8,000 – 11,000 ($2,161 – $2,971)

Job Location

Doha – Qatar

Education

Secondary School

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The SOC L1 Engineer is responsible for first-line monitoring, incident handling, and operational support of telecom networks, customer Data Centers, and Video Broadcast platforms. The role includes proactive monitoring and Level-1 troubleshooting of video broadcast solution, along with telecom services such as MPLS, POTN, DWDM, SDH, and IP networks. The position acts as the primary operational interface between customers, internal Technology O&M teams, Field Level Maintenance (FLM), International Cable System Carriers, and Video Engineering teams, ensuring high service availability and strict SLA compliance

  • Perform 24×7 monitoring of Global & Domestic networks, Data Center infrastructure, and

Video Broadcast platforms

  • Monitor alarms related to video broadcast solutions, signal transport, and service delivery
  • Identify service degradation, outages, latency, packet loss, and synchronization issues
  • Log and manage incidents using ITSM ticketing systems
  • Perform Level-1 troubleshooting for Global & Domestic Links and video broadcast

platforms

  • Conduct initial fault isolation and impact assessment
  • Escalate unresolved incidents to Transmission, IP, Video Engineering, International Cable

Carriers or FLM teams

  • Track incidents through full lifecycle ensuring SLA and escalation compliance
  • Prepare service availability reports, RFOs, and post-incident reports
  • Support Data Center operations including visitor escorting and Remote Hands support

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Diploma or Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, or Engineering
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in SOC/NOC or telecom operations
  • Certifications such as Cisco, DWDM, POTN, or SDH are an advantage
  • Certifications Preferred: CCNA, CONA, Riverbed, Net Insight
  • Experience with telecom monitoring systems, alarm management, and incident handling
  • Exposure to multi-technology telecom environments and FLM coordination

    Technical Skills
    • ITSM ticketing tools (Incident, Problem, Change Management)
    • Network Management Systems (NMS)
    • Telecom technologies: MPLS, IP, DWDM, POTN, SDH
    • Video Broadcast platforms (encoders, decoders, IP-based video transport)
    • Basic Data Center infrastructure knowledge
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

      Core Competencies
      • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
      • Ability to operate in mission-critical environments
      • Strong communication and reporting skills
      • Customer-focused, SLA-driven mindset
      • Ability to work independently and in a team within a 24×7 shift environment
      • Willingness to work in 24×7 shift rotation, including weekends and holidays
      • Familiarity with monitoring and ticketing system
      • Ability to follow procedures and work under pressure
      • English proficiency (Arabic is a plus).

Employment Type

  • FULL TIME