Associate AI Engineer

Date: 30 Mar 2026

Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, AE

Company: G Forty Two General Trading LLC

Overview:

As an AI Engineer supporting Security Operations Center (SOC), you will contribute to the development, implementation, and enhancement of AI‑driven and automated security solutions. You will work closely with senior SOC engineers, automation specialists, and SOC analysts to help improve incident detection, response efficiency, and operational workflows using automation and AI technologies.

 

This role focuses on hands‑on development, support, and optimization rather than full platform ownership. You will gain exposure to real‑world SOC environments, automation platforms, and applied AI while building a strong foundation in security operations and AI engineering.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of our Automation and AI technologies to ensure their effectiveness in automating and orchestrating security workflows.

Design, develop, and implement automated workflows and playbooks within Automation and AI technologies to streamline incident response processes and enhance SOC efficiency.

Integrate Automation and AI technologies with existing SOC tools and technologies, orchestrating workflows across disparate security systems for seamless response coordination.

Develop and deploy automated response actions and playbooks to enable rapid and effective response to security incidents, minimizing manual intervention and reducing response times

Integrate threat intelligence feeds and indicators of compromise (IOCs) into the Automation platform to enrich incident context and enable automated threat detection and response.

Monitor the performance of the Automation and AI technologies, identifying and addressing any issues or bottlenecks to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.

Provide technical support during security incidents, leveraging Automation and AI technologies to automate response actions and facilitate incident investigation and resolution.

Collaborate with other SOC engineering teams and stakeholders to share knowledge, insights, and best practices related to Automation and AI operations. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the SOC.

Qualifications:

Skills : - 

  • Experience using APIs and integrating security tools.
  • Introductory experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).
  • Proficiency in workflow development and playbook creation within Automation platforms.
  • Strong understanding of Large Language Models, Machine Learning algorithms, security technologies, protocols, and industry best practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • 1–3 years of experience in: SOC operations, cybersecurity engineering, automation, or AI / data engineering roles with exposure to security use cases
  • Internship or project-based experience in SOC automation or AI is acceptable.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, AI, or a related field.