CyberSecurity Operations Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Perform Level 1 monitoring of alerts, logs, and security events using SIEM and related SOC tools.
• Conduct initial triage and escalation of security incidents in line with SOC playbooks.
• Support the execution of containment actions during incidents and assist with basic forensic data collection.
• Track and verify remediation of vulnerabilities and incident-related corrective actions.
• Assist in maintaining SOC documentation, operating procedures, workflows, and runbooks.
• Participate in periodic internal security assessments, audits, and compliance exercises.
• Support the administration and tuning of SOC monitoring technologies and security tools.
• Contribute to vulnerability scanning analysis and follow up on remediation activities.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, security controls, logs, and compliance activities.
• Prepare dashboards, metrics, and periodic security operations reports for management.
• Assist in designing, coordinating, and delivering cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives.
• Provide administrative and operational support for cybersecurity projects and bank‑wide initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal teams (IT, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Operations) to support security activities.
• Engage vendors, consultants, and auditors as required to support SOC operations.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, attack patterns, tools, technologies, and cybersecurity trends.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, ISO 27001, or network/server/cloud credentials.
• Minimum of 2–4 years’ experience in Information Security, focusing on technology security operations or administration.
• Working knowledge of SOC operations, SIEM platforms, and basic incident response processes.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity risk management concepts and regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, NDPR, PCI‑DSS).
• Familiarity with security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, IAM, EDR, SIEM, and API security.
• Experience developing or supporting security policies, awareness programs, and security documentation.
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments; experience with fintech or banking is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.