SOC Analyst at Unified Payment Services Limited

Unified Payment Services Limited is a fast-leading financial technology company that provides seamless, secure, and efficient digital payment solutions. We enable businesses and individuals to send, receive, and manage payments across multiple channels through a single, integrated platform, driving financial inclusion, operational efficiency, and innovation in the digital payments ecosystem.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: SOC Analyst

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective(s)

• SOC analysts are considered the last line of defense and they usually work as part of a large security team, working alongside security managers and cyber security engineers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Threat Monitoring & Detection: Continuously monitor security alerts and events using SIEM platforms and other cybersecurity tools to identify potential threats, suspicious activities, and system vulnerabilities.
• Incident Investigation: Support the investigation of security incidents by gathering logs, analyzing indicators of compromise (IOCs), and preparing initial incident reports for review by senior analysts.
• Security Tools Management: Assist in configuring, maintaining, and tuning security tools such as firewalls, IDS / IPS, endpoint protection, and antivirus systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Digital Forensics Support: Apply basic computer forensic techniques to collect and analyze digital evidence during investigations, ensuring integrity and proper chain of custody.
• Incident Response Execution: Participate in incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts, in alignment with internal security playbooks and escalation procedures. 
• Security Data Analysis: Analyze event and network traffic data to identify abnormal patterns or trends, contributing insights to strengthen threat detection and mitigation strategies.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and maintain clear documentation on security incidents, investigation findings, and resolution steps in line with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with internal IT, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams to resolve security issues efficiently and escalate complex cases as needed.
• Third-Party Interaction: Liaise with managed security service providers (MSSPs) and vendors to ensure effective communication and timely resolution of identified security events.
• Continuous Learning: Stay informed about emerging threats, compliance obligations, and industry best practices in fintech cybersecurity to continuously improve technical capability and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Education Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. General Experience
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, AlienVault), knowledge of network protocols, familiarity with IDS / IPS systems, and understanding of firewall management.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Experience: 4- 6 years of experience in IT security, network security, or a similar role in a security operations environment.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to details.
• Effective communication.

Application Closing Date
14th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: mercy.joseph@up-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.