We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Incident Response Analyst
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Summary
- We are actively seeking a skilled and dedicated Incident Response Analyst to join our dynamic cybersecurity team.
- The ideal candidate will play a critical role in protecting our organization from cyber threats by rapidly responding to and mitigating security incidents.
- The Incident Response Analyst will be responsible for leading incident response efforts, conducting investigations, and implementing strategies to enhance our overall cybersecurity posture.
What You’ll Get To Do
Incident Response:
- Lead the response to cybersecurity incidents, including but not limited to malware infections, data breaches, and advanced persistent threats.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contain and eradicate security incidents.
Investigation:
- Conduct in-depth investigations to determine the root cause and scope of security incidents.
- Gather and analyze evidence to support forensic investigations.
Threat Hunting:
- Proactively search for signs of malicious activity within the organization’s network and systems.
- Identify and mitigate potential security threats before they escalate.
Communication:
- Effectively communicate incident details, analysis, and remediation strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with leadership to provide regular updates on incident response activities.
Documentation:
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of incident response processes, procedures, and outcomes.
- Develop post-incident reports with recommendations for improving security controls.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay current with emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
- Provide input to enhance incident response processes and procedures.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with other cybersecurity professionals, IT teams, and external partners to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.
- Participate in tabletop exercises and simulations to test incident response readiness.
To Succeed In This Role, We Think You Should Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Incident Responder or in a similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, incident response methodologies, and forensic techniques.
- Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
- Certifications such as GCFA, GCIH, or equivalent are a plus.
Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to high-stress situations.
- Experience with network and system forensics tools.
- Proficient in scripting and automation for incident response tasks.
What We Can Offer You
- Culture -We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
- Learning – We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
- Compensation – You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance,, Employee Stock Options, annual bonus, plus other benefits.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Job Features
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