Incident Response Analyst at Moniepoint Incorporated Full Time

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.