Security Operations Centre – Analyst L1/L2 NetOne Zambia

POSITION PROFILE

Position: Security Operations Centre – Analyst L1/L2

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Contract: Permanent

Probationary Period: 3 Months

Submissions: careers@netone.co.zm

Reporting Manager: Head – Technical Services.

Who’s Hiring?

NetOne is a leading technology services Group based in Lusaka, Zambia. Since its inception in 2007 the group has grown to be Zambia’s leading technology service provider offering a range of solutions including client computing and enterprise business solutions with long standing relationships with leading OEM manufacturers across the ICT sector. NetOne owns and operates Zambia’s first Tier III carrier neutral data offering colocation services, infrastructure as a service and software as service. NetOne also owns and operates the Swish Pay platform enabling digital payments from consumer to merchant through its integrations with Visa, MasterCard and Mobile Money platforms. The group continues to innovate in launching new products to the Zambian market and is therefore looking to grow our team!

If you are an individual that believes in career progression, innovative, fearless and want to be on the winning team, we are the team for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for working in a 24×7 Security Operation centre (SOC) environment.

• Understanding of security concepts such as cyber-attacks and techniques, threat vectors, risk management etc.

• Understanding of Incident Management and Response, handling escalations.

• Conduct Threat intelligence assessment

• Conduct proactive research to analyze security weaknesses and recommend appropriate strategies.

• Provide analysis and trending of security log data from a large number of heterogeneous security devices

• Provide threat and vulnerability analysis as well as security advisory services

• Analyze and respond to previously undisclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities

• Investigate, document, and report on information security issues and emerging trends

• Ensure that the company knows as much as possible, as quickly as possible about security incidents

• Develop technical solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks

• Write comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes and propositions for further system security enhancement

• Undertaking any other duties/tasks (as assigned) or responsibility required to ensure the achievement of the objectives of the job within the overall objectives of NetOne Data Limited.

Undertaking any other duties/tasks (as assigned) or responsibility required to ensure the achievement of the objectives of the job within the overall objectives of NetOne IT Limited.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training.

• Any of the below certifications or equivalent certifications related to Cyber Security is a MUST.

  • Certified Ethical Hacker

  • CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA CySA+

  • Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator EC Council

  • EC Council Certified Security Analyst – EC Council

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information technology, or similar preferred.

• Minimum of 2 – 4 years of experience in Cyber security

• Proven work experience as a System Security Engineer or Information Security Engineer

• Knowledge of various operating system flavors including but not limited to Windows, Linux, Unix

• Knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications

• Knowledge of common Internet protocols and applications

• Knowledge about various tools like – SIEM, SSL, Packet Analysis, Network Monitoring tools, Remedy etc..

• Communicate effectively by contributing significantly to the delivery reports for diverse audiences

• Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools

• Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc

• Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols

• Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure

• MUST HAVE a valid driving license with 2 years plus driving experience.

Undertaking any other duties/tasks (as assigned) or responsibility required to ensure the achievement of the objectives of the job within the overall objective of NetOne IT Limited.