SOC Engineer at Equity Bank Kenya

SOC Engineer works in the 24x7x365 Security Operations Center and uses technical knowledge on several security technologies to analyze and respond to security threats from various security platforms and technologies. This is a hands-on position, candidates must have strong experience of working in an Information Security operational role, with a strong understanding of several security domains such as Incident Response, Intrusion methods, Attack Monitoring, Networks, Threat and Vulnerability Management. The candidate must also have the communication and interpersonal skills required to persuade and influence business functions and technical teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Integration of various tools/components to improve current Security Infrastructure with Industry Best Practices
• Support, troubleshoot, configure, manage, and upgrade SIEM, NTA, AV, DLP, Email Security, VPN, WAF and a wide variety of other security products.
• Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems, using strong TCP/IP networking skills.
• Installation, setup / configuration, troubleshooting, Tuning, diagnostics, and maintenance of IT security related Equipment.
• Carry out proactive and reactive administration on Networking and associated applications Ensure adherence to process
• Respond to inbound requests via phone and other electronic means for technical assistance with managed devices.
• Respond in a timely manner (within documented SLA) to configuration, maintenance, incident management, and other requests.
• Document actions in ticketing system to effectively communicate information internally and to customers.
• Implement Policy Changes.
• Automation of Tasks to reduce manual operations.
• Troubleshoot L2/3 escalated issues and be a single point of contact for management of current security Infrastructure.
• Handle Network Security/Application Security/Security vulnerability management and Infrastructure risks
• Efficiently handles operations and analysis of Security Incidents.
• Design, implement, enhance, and manage Security Infrastructure.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Practical experience on configuration & management of Server, Network, Cloud, and Security Appliances
• Knowledge about WebApp security, vulnerabilities, and attacking methods
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills. Good Team player.
• Passionate and dedicated to pursuing a career in the Information Security field
• Ability to adapt towards dynamic environment.
• Should have ingenuity and strong problem-solving skills to swiftly and creatively deal with threats or flaws in networks or security tools.