IT Security Analyst

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Security Analyst

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The IT Security Analyst is responsible for protecting organizational systems and data by continuously monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats.

Job Duties

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support penetration testing
• Detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity incidents
• Review system and network logs for suspicious activities
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards
• Implement and maintain security controls and best practices
• Monitor and analyze security alerts using SIEM, firewalls, and IDS/IPS tools.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND in computer science, IT, Cybersecurity or related fields with 5-6 years of experience.

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls)
• Familiarity with SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection tools
• Understanding of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management
• Basic scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) is an advantage
• Experience with Windows and Linux systems