Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

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)

Job Details

DUTIES AND 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, and
implement corrective actions and preparing 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.

Requirements

Requirements
Education
 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
General Experience:
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.
Certifications: Relevant certifications like CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems
Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or GIAC Security Essentials
(GSEC) etc.
Experience: 2-6 years of experience in IT security, network security, or a similar role in a
security operations environment.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, effective
communication

About Company

UNIFIED PAYMENT SERVICE LTD

https://www.up-ng.com/

UP® otherwise known as Unified Payments or Unified Payment Services Limited is a group of companies with services including Financial Technology, Banking, Payment Scheme, Digital Commerce, Value Added Service, Payment Solutions, Software Solutions, etc. The UP® Group comprises (i) UP® which is Nigeria's premier financial technology service provider (ii) Hope PSBank which is Nigeria's premier payment service bank (iii) Payattitude® which is a digital-first payment scheme (iv) UP Digital which is a telecom value added service provider; and (v) TM30 which is software solutions provider. At UP®, we PRIDE ourselves in our mission statement of Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Dependability, and Execution. In demonstration of our cross-enterprise alliances and capabilities, companies in the UP® group provide diverse services to different businesses that offer similar or the same services as our company and her subsidiaries or associates. Major Services & Solutions The major services and solutions offered by UP® which is the parent company of the UP® Group are in two categories: B2B (Business-to-Business) and B2C (Business-to- Consumer). Under B2B, our services include (i) Processing (ii) Switching (iii) Payment Terminal Services (iv) Settlement services (v) Instant Payments/Transfers (vi) Merchant Services; and (vii) Payment Solutions/Revenue Optimisation. For B2C, the services and solutions include (i) Value Added Services (ii) Verification Services (iii) Virtual Mall; and (iv) Agency Banking.