Security Monitoring and Triage Specialist ​ at Tek Experts

Tek Experts provides the services of a uniquely passionate and expert workforce that takes intense pride in helping companies manage their business operations. We care about the work we do, the companies we partner with and the customers they serve.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Monitoring and Triage Specialist ​

Req ID: 16972
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Category: Information Technology

Overview

• We're seeking a Security Monitoring and Triage Specialist to strengthen our Security Operations Center (SOC) by detecting, analyzing, and prioritizing security incidents in real-time.
• This role is critical to ensuring that threats are identified quickly, false positives are minimized, and high-priority alerts are escalated for immediate response.
• The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in KQL, SIEM platforms, and proactive threat hunting. 

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events across enterprise systems in real time.
• Detect, analyze, and prioritize security incidents to ensure timely response.
• Identify false positives and escalate high-priority threats to the incident response team.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify hidden risks and vulnerabilities.
• Tune and optimize SIEM rules to improve detection accuracy and reduce noise.
• Collaborate with SOC analysts, incident responders, and other security teams to resolve security issues.
• Document findings and provide input for continuous improvement of monitoring and triage processes.

Qualifications
Education & Certifications:

• 3-year IT-related Degree (mandatory).
• SC-401 and CompTIA CySA+ certifications (required).

Experience:

• 5 –10 years’ experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) with a focus on threat hunting and validation.
• Strong hands-on expertise with SIEM platforms and KQL (Kusto Query Language).
• Proven ability to triage incidents effectively and escalate critical threats.

Core Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of SOC operations, detection engineering, and threat analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to differentiate between real threats and false positives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and make quick, accurate decisions under pressure.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online