Cyber Security Analyst at TeKnowledge, Lagos, Nigeria

At TeKnowledge, your work makes an impact from day one. We partner with organizations to deliver AI-First Expert Technology Services that drive meaningful impact in AI, Customer Experience, and Cybersecurity. We turn complexity into clarity and potential into progress—in a place where people lead and tech empowers.

You’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where trust, teamwork, and shared success fuel everything we do. We push boundaries, using advanced technologies to solve complex challenges for clients around the world.

Here, your work drives real change, and your ideas help shape the future of technology. We invest in you with top-tier training, mentorship, and career development—ensuring you stay ahead in an ever-evolving world.

Why You’ll Enjoy It Here:

• Be Part of Something Big – A growing company where your contributions matter.
• Make an Immediate Impact – Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
• Work on Cutting-Edge Tech – AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Team – A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
• We Care – Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.

We’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us.

We Are TeKnowledge. Where People Lead and Tech Empowers.

The SOC Analyst will be responsible for real-time monitoring and analysis of security alerts using SIEM platforms, handling initial triage, and escalating confirmed incidents. You’ll collaborate closely with other SOC team members and stakeholders to ensure continuous situational awareness, adherence to SLAs, and delivery of high-quality security services.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor and analyze security alerts generated by SIEM and other detection platforms.
• Perform initial triage and classification of potential security incidents.
• Escalate validated incidents to higher-tier SOC analysts with appropriate documentation and evidence.
• Execute runbooks/playbooks for known alert patterns and threat types.
• Document incident details, timelines, and response actions in the incident tracking system.
• Generate, review, and distribute detailed SOC activity and incident response reports.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve security incidents effectively.
• Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, attack vectors, and industry developments.
• Follow defined SLAs, escalation paths, and incident handling procedures.
• Contribute to high-quality service delivery and client-specific threat mitigation initiatives.
• Ensure seamless handoffs and situational awareness through effective team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools for event investigation, alert filtering, and rule analysis.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat actors, and common attack techniques.
• Familiarity with: Network protocols and traffic analysis, Windows and Linux logs, Endpoint protection tools, System hardening best practices
• Awareness of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application to threat detection.
• Basic proficiency in query languages such as KQL is a plus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage tasks in a high-pressure, dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Preferred certifications include:, Microsoft SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst Associate), CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), Other relevant certifications in incident detection and response