• Application Deadline: Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Digital Forensics / Cybersecurity Analyst


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The successful candidate will be dedicated to deploying Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity techniques and threat hunting to investigate cyber/ digital related crime and rapidly detect and respond to new and emerging threats.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preserve and analyse data from various sources including laptops / desktops, servers, cell phones, cloud-based services etc.


• Perform threat hunting activities in client networks through proactive analysis of log, network, and system data to identify undetected threats.


• Maintain an understanding of the current vulnerabilities, response, and mitigation strategies used to support cyber security operations.


• Monitor and assist with the maintenance of assigned security systems in accordance with industry best practices to safeguard internal information systems and databases.


• Independently and as part of a team, review, analyse, and resolve difficult and complex technical security problems.


• Troubleshooting networks, computers, and peripheral devices to isolate the causes of failures or problems.


• Design, develop and deliver specialist digital forensics / cybersecurity courses at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.


• Prepare proposal in answer to clients request for digital forensics / cybersecurity projects both large and multi-disciplinary.


• Learn, adapt, and improve technical knowledge by attending workshops and taking professional courses depending on the client’s needs.


• Be willing to commit to developing knowledge and capability in technical surveillance counter, measures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information security, computer engineering, information technology and in other related field from an accredited university.


• A master’s degree will be an added advantage.


• 3-5 years' experience in digital forensics or cybersecurity with digital forensics training, able to apply critical and problem-solving skills in digital and cyber related investigations.


• Applicants should not be older than 32 years by June 1, 2023.


• Experience with digital investigative procedures and common forensic software such as FTK, Cellebrite, EnCase, Autopsy and other related investigative tools.


• Basic understanding of common adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of both internal and external actors and associated forensic artifacts.


• Practical knowledge of common cybersecurity tools – Web vulnerability scanning tools, Red Seal, Kali Linux, intrusion detection software, and Microsoft Defender amongst others.


• Relevant certifications are required – Comp TIA Security+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Azure Fundamentals. Advanced certifications – Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Digital Forensics Examiner (CDFE), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and other relevant certifications.


• Working knowledge of storage/ file system configurations (i.e., SANs, RAIDs, SAS, SATA, NTFS, FAT32)


• Experience in web design, development, and administration (C panel/ webmail administration, WordPress hosting, basic html, and CSS)


• Knowledge of some programming languages used for cybersecurity such as C and C++, Python, JavaScript, PHP, AAND SQL will be an added advantage.


• Demonstrate experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, teams, and other collaboration tools.