Cybersecurity Analyst

About the role

Eko Maintenance Limited is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to protect its systems, networks, applications and data. The role involves continuous security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response and risk assessment across on‑premise and cloud environments.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor security systems, networks, endpoints and cloud platforms for suspicious activity using SIEM, EDR, firewalls and IDS/IPS.
• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents, including phishing, malware and unauthorized access.
• Analyze security logs and alerts, conduct basic threat hunting and IOC analysis.
• Identify vulnerabilities, support remediation and assist with penetration‑testing activities.
• Perform security assessments, risk analysis and ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS or CIS Controls.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures and controls, and monitor privileged account access.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in security monitoring, incident response or vulnerability management.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, CISSP, GIAC, Microsoft security certifications) are advantageous.

Required skills

• Experience with SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, Elastic).
• Familiarity with EDR/XDR solutions, firewalls, IDS/IPS and vulnerability scanners.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPNs and networking concepts.
• Windows and Linux security administration.
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and common attack techniques.
• Basic scripting in Python, PowerShell or Bash.