Security Operations Centre Analyst
at Unified Payment Services Limited
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 23 Dec, 2024 | Not Specified | 25 Sep, 2024 | 1 year(s) or above | Scripting Languages,Automation,Network Security,Powershell,Information Security,Computer Science,Incident Response,It Security | No | No |
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Description:
Security Operations Centre Analyst
Unified Payment Services Limited
Engineering & Technology
Lagos
Full Time
IT & Telecoms
NGN 150,000 - 250,000
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New
2 weeks ago
Job Summary
SOC analysts are considered the last line of defense and they usually work as part of a large security team, working alongside security managers and cyber security engineers. Typically, SOC analysts report to the company’s chief information security officer (CISO).
- Minimum Qualification : Degree
- Experience Level : Entry level
- Experience Length : 1 year
Job Description/Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, AlienVault), knowledge of network protocols, familiarity with IDS/IPS systems, and understanding of firewall management. Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
- Experience with incident response and forensic analysis tools.
- Understanding of threat intelligence platforms and methodologies.
- Relevant certifications like CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) etc
- 1-5 years of experience in IT security, network security, or a similar role in a security operations environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, effective communication
Responsibilities:
- Threat Detection and Monitoring: Continuously monitor security alerts and events using SIEM & cybersecurity tools to detect potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Investigating, documenting, and reporting on any information security (InfoSec) issues as well as emerging trends.
- Security Tool Management: Configure, manage, and optimize security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and antivirus software.
- Computer forensics: Must be familiar with computer forensic techniques that can help prevent cybercrime. Tasks include collecting, analyzing, and reporting security data.
- Incident Response: Investigate security incidents, respond to security breaches, implement corrective actions and prepare disaster recovery plans
- Security Analysis: Analyze security data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, providing actionable insights to mitigate risks.
- Reporting and Documentation: Document incidents, create reports on security events and maintain accurate records of investigations and resolutions.
- Collaboration and Communication: Work with other IT and security teams to coordinate responses to threats and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders. Work closely with other IT and cybersecurity teams to resolve security issues. Collaborate with third-party vendors, consultants, and managed security service providers (MSSPs) as needed.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest cyber security trends, threat landscapes, and best practices to enhance SOC operations.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:1.0Max:5.0 year(s)
Information Technology/IT
IT Software - Network Administration / Security
Other
Graduate
Computer science information security or a related field
Proficient
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Lagos, Nigeria