Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst at Kennedia Consulting

Kennedia Consulting is an integrated advisory and professional services firm focused on helping organizations build strong people systems, make confident business decisions, and operate efficiently at scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Location: Lagos
Industry: Oil & Gas

Role Summary

• The SOC Analyst will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to security incidents across the organization’s IT environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of security operations, threat detection, and incident response.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor #security events and alerts using #SIEM and other security tools
• Analyze logs, network traffic, and system activities to identify potential threats
• Investigate and respond to security incidents in a timely manner
• Escalate complex incidents and support incident response activities
• Conduct threat hunting and #vulnerability assessments where required
• Maintain and update security monitoring tools and processes
• Document incidents, findings, and remediation actions
• Collaborate with IT teams to strengthen security posture and controls

Requirements

• B.Sc Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Proven experience in a SOC or #cybersecurity operations role
• Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., #Splunk, #QRadar, #ArcSight)
• Understanding of network protocols, #firewalls, #IDS/IPS, and #endpoint security
• Knowledge of common cyber threats, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as #CompTIA Security+, #CEH, 3CySA+, or similar
• Experience within the Oil and Gas industry is an added advantage

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2026.