Cyber Security Analyst at Tedcom (West Africa) Limited

Responsibilities

• Monitoring computer networks for security issues
• Investigating security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents
• Installing security measures and operating software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs
• Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause
• Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities
• Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard
• Stay current on Information Technology (IT) security trends and news
• Develop company-wide best practices for IT security
• Perform penetration testing
• Help colleagues install security software and understand information security management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field is preferred
• Proven work experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst or similar role
• Experience in information security or related field
• Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques
• Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus and IDPS concepts
• Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.