Tier 2 Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst at NTT Ltd
NTT Ltd
- Nairobi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Monitors security alerts and events from various sources, investigates potential threats, and escalates incidents as necessary.
- Assists in incident response for confirmed incidents.
- Assists in the implementation and monitoring of security controls, including Endpoint Detection and Response, vulnerability management tools, and Web Application Firewalls.
- Performs regular vulnerability assessments, analyses scan results, and assists in prioritizing and remediating identified vulnerabilities.
- Supports the incident response team in investigating security incidents, documenting findings, and participating in remediation efforts.
- Assists in ensuring compliance with industry standards (for example, GDPR, ISO 27001) by conducting assessments and implementing necessary controls.
- Reviews Cyber Threat Intelligence to advise efforts on optimisation of security controls and detection engineering
- Documents security breaches and assess the impact.
- Works with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities.
- Fixes detected vulnerabilities within approved timelines.
- Installs, tests and evaluates new technology for adoption by the Security Operations Centre
- Researches security enhancements and makes recommendations to management.
- Stays abreast of information technology trends and security standards.
- Contributes to security awareness initiatives by creating training materials, conducting workshops, and training employees on best security practices.
- Maintains accurate records of security incidents, assessments, and actions taken for reporting and audit purposes.
- Assists in the management and maintenance of security tools, including endpoint security, encryption tools, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
- Participates in risk assessments to identify potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and associated risks to the organization.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, IT, and other teams to ensure security measures are integrated into the organization's processes and projects.
- Performs any other related task as required.
- Good communication skills to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to mitigate cybersecurity incidents.
- Ability to perform basic malware analysis
- Ability to investigate security incidents across the cyber kill chain and assess potential risk.
- Understands firewalls, SOAR, SIEM, endpoint security, and case management concepts.
- Understands patch management with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner whilst understanding business impact.
- Proficiency with Windows and Linux OS.
- Familiarity with security frameworks, standards, and regulations (for example, NIST, CIS, GDPR, DPA).
- Basic understanding of network and system architecture, protocols, and security controls.
- Ability to analyze security incidents and assess potential risks.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in information security, cybersecurity, computer science, or related.
- Security Operations certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Pentest+, Blue Team Level 1, Blue Team Level 2, Certified Cyber Defender (CCD) or similar certifications advantageous.
- Vendor certifications on SIEM, Cloud and Networking are advantageous
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