Security Operation Center Analyst

Centenary Bank

About Centenary Bank

We are Uganda’s leading Commercial Microfinance Bank serving 3 million customers, with an asset base of UGX 6.3 trillion. Financial inclusion is key for us and we are reaching out through 81 branches, 209 ATMs, over 7,400 Agents, and several other digital channels including CenteMobile banking, CenteOnline banking, CenteVisa debit & prepaid cards, and Mastercard Platinum debit card.

Job Description

Centenary Bank seeks to recruit a suitably qualified, experienced and competent individual to fill the position below. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and result-driven professional.

Responsibilities

The main role will be to monitor, respond and proactively manage security operations center (SOC) in line with the Bank IT Security Policy.
Identify, scan and analyze vulnerabilities on the bank network through the SIEM and real time scans to enable safety in the bank network
Investigate, document, and report on any information security: based on event data from firewalls, WAF, IPS, and other sources.
Reviews alerts, threat intelligence, and security data of security tools based on traffic patterns to enable avert further risks from incidents.
Monitoring log streaming continuity while Perform triage of incoming issues using ticket-tracking system.
Risk Assessment--Assist in performing on-going security monitoring of organization information Assessment information security risk periodically.
Evaluate and recommend new information security technologies and countermeasures against threats to information or privacy.
Check systems are prone to attacks or vulnerabilities, or they conform to the bank standards as stipulated by the I.T Service Delivery Policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an IT-related field (minimum requirement)
Professional certifications: CISSP, CEH, or CISM
At least two (2) years of experience in information security monitoring and vulnerability management within a large organization
Proficiency in Linux operating systems
Ability to deliver operational excellence
Skilled in driving continuous improvement and innovation
Capable of following instructions and adhering to procedures
Experience in leading and supervising teams
Strong planning and organizational skills