• Application Deadline:
• Position: Cybersecurity Analyst



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , OND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  
  

Role Summary

• We are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst to help protect the organization’s systems, networks, applications, and data from cyber threats.


• The role involves security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, risk assessment, and implementation of security controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems, networks, endpoints, and cloud environments for suspicious activity.


• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents.


• Analyze security logs and alerts from SIEM, EDR, firewall, IDS/IPS, and other security tools.


• Identify vulnerabilities and support remediation efforts.


• Conduct security assessments and risk analysis.


• Investigate phishing, malware, unauthorized access, and other security events.


• Perform basic threat hunting and IOC analysis.


• Support incident-response procedures, including containment and recovery.


• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and controls.


• Monitor user access, authentication, and privileged accounts.


• Assist with vulnerability scanning and penetration-testing activities.


• Maintain accurate documentation of security incidents and investigations.


• Support compliance with security standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, or CIS Controls.


• Keep up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.

Required Skills:

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and threat types.


• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPNs, firewalls, and networking.


• Knowledge of Windows and Linux security.


• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, or Elastic.


• Familiarity with EDR/XDR solutions.


• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and common attack techniques.


• Understanding of vulnerability management and risk assessment.


• Basic scripting with Python, PowerShell, or Bash is an advantage.


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.


• Relevant certifications are advantageous:
  
  
  
  • CompTIA Security+
  
  
  • CompTIA CySA+
  
  
  • CEH
  
  
  • BTL1
  
  
  • CISSP
  
  
  • GIAC certifications
  
  
  • Microsoft security certifications.
  
  
  
  

Experience:

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  Senior: 5+ years.

  
  

Core Technologies:

• SIEM | EDR/XDR | Firewalls | IDS/IPS | Vulnerability Scanners | IAM | Microsoft 365 | Azure/AWS | Windows | Linux | Python/PowerShell.