Cyber Security Analyst

About the role

SolaScholars is seeking a full‑time, on‑site Cyber Security Analyst to join its Lagos office. The role focuses on protecting the organization’s applications, networks and data by identifying and mitigating security risks.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, analyze and mitigate security risks across applications and network systems.
• Conduct malware analysis and threat identification to protect against emerging threats.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and continuous monitoring of systems.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve overall cybersecurity posture.
• Ensure application security best practices are implemented and maintained.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH or CISM are a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and attention‑to‑detail abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.

Required skills

• Application Security
• Network Security
• Malware Analysis
• Threat Identification
• Vulnerability Assessment