Security Operations Centre Analyst

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Company Details
Name:HF Group
Industry: Banking
Description: Housing Finance Company of Kenya was incorporated as the premier mortgage Finance Institution in Kenya licensed under the Banking Act with the CDC and the GoK owning 60% and 40% respectively. ,, ,Housing Finance started operations with the main objective of implementing the government’s policy of promoting thrift and home ownership by lending funds advanced from First Permanent East Africa Limited (FPEA). Operations were restricted to the zoned residential areas within Nairobi and Mombasa. ,, ,Deposits of FPEA in Kenya were transferred to HFCK while the Tanzanian and Ugandan deposits were transferred to The Permanent Housing Finance Company of Tanzania and the Housing Finance Company of Uganda respectively. ,,
Job Description

Principle Accountabilities

 

Monitor and analyze security events and alerts generated by the company’s security tools, such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems.

 

Respond to and investigate security incidents, including malware infections, phishing attempts, unauthorized access, and other potential threats.

 

Conduct in-depth analysis of security events to determine root causes and assess potential impacts.

 

Collaborate with IT and other departments to resolve incidents and implement preventative measures.

 

Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify potential weaknesses in the network or systems.

 

Stay updated on emerging security threats and recommend improvements to enhance the company’s security posture.

 

Create detailed reports on security incidents, trends, and mitigation strategies for management and technical teams.

 

Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations, such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST.

 

Participate in the development and enhancement of security policies, procedures, and best practices

 

Key Competencies and Skills

 

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in cybersecurity, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with various security tools and protocols. General Competencies

 

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

 

Academic & Professional

 

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

 

Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), or CISSP are highly desirable.

 

Experience

 

Proven experience as a SOC Analyst or in a similar cybersecurity role.

 

Strong understanding of network security, endpoint security, and threat detection techniques.

 

Experience with security tools such as SIEM platforms (Splunk, IBM QRadar, etc.), firewalls, IDS/IPS, and antivirus software.

 

Familiarity with incident response, forensic analysis, and malware investigation.

 

Knowledge of scripting and automation for security tasks (Python, Bash, etc.) is a plus.

 

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.

 

Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

 

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple security events simultaneously.

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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