Security Analyst - Remote

Overview

Moniepoint Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem, helping 10 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, and business management tools since 2019.

As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, it powers most of the country’s Point of Sale (POS) transactions. Through its subsidiaries, Moniepoint Inc. processes $22 billion monthly for its customers while operating profitably.

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Role Overview:
Moniepoint is actively seeking skilled and dedicated Security Analysts to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. In this role, you will support incident detection, investigation, and response, while also supporting threat intelligence monitoring, and assist in vulnerability management across our systems and infrastructure. You’ll work closely with experienced security professionals to help protect the integrity and resilience of Moniepoint’s products, services, and customer data.

In Short

• Monitor Alerts and Events using SOC tools such as SIEM, EDR, and other security solutions.
• Perform initial triage, document security incidents, and escalate issues per response protocols.
• Assist in Incident Response, Threat Hunting, evidence gathering and post-incident analysis.
• Conduct Tabletop exercises and simulations to evaluate incident response readiness.
• Collect and analyze threat intelligence from internal and external sources.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans and assessments on networks, systems, and applications.
• Communicate incident details, analysis, and remediation strategies effectively.
• Ensure SOC practices comply with relevant regulations such as PCI-DSS, ISO 27001.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Up to 3 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Good knowledge of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability management & incident response methodologies, and Threat Intelligence Frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, incident response methodologies, and forensic techniques.
• Experience with SOC tools, Vulnerability Scanners and Threat Intel Platforms is a Plus.
• Strong Critical Thinking and Problem-solving skills.
• Strong Communication and Report-Writing Skills.

Benefits

• Culture - We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member.
• Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing.
• Compensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, Employee Stock Options, annual bonus, plus other benefits.