SOC Analyst at Kuda Bank

The Role

We are seeking a skilled SOC Analyst to join our organization’s cybersecurity team. The SOC Analyst will play a critical role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats and incidents to ensure the safety and integrity of our organization’s digital infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line of defense in cybersecurity operations, monitor and analyze real-time security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other security tools.
• Investigate and triage security incidents to minimize impact.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Analyze logs from various systems to identify anomalies and potential breaches.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methods.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to remediate vulnerabilities and apply security patches.
• Perform regular audits of system and network security configurations.
• Support threat hunting activities to proactively identify malicious activities.
• Generate detailed incident and threat analysis reports for stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and tuning of SOC processes, playbooks, and policies.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in red team/blue team exercises to improve detection capabilities.
• Stay up-to-date on current security trends and emerging threats, providing actionable insights to strengthen our defenses.
• Automate routine SOC tasks using scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity role.
• Knowledge of SIEM tools (e.g., Alienvault, Sentinel).
• Understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST, SANS).
• Certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CySA+ are a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms and malware analysis.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.