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SOC Lead Analyst job at PesaLink (Integrated Payment Services Limited - IPSL) | Apply Now
Nairobi, Kenya
Full Time
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About the Organisation
PesaLink, operated by Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL), offers a real-time interbank transfer service that allows customers to send and receive money instantly between participating banks. It provides a seamless and secure platform for financial transactions, supporting same-day settlement capabilities and enhancing the efficiency of the banking ecosystem in Kenya.
Job Title
SOC Lead Analyst job at PesaLink (Integrated Payment Services Limited - IPSL)
PesaLink (Integrated Payment Services Limited - IPSL)
Job Description
The SOC Lead Analyst ensures effective 24/7 monitoring, swift response to security incidents, and efficient sharing of threat intelligence. This role oversees Level 3 incident response, fine-tunes security information and event management (SIEM) rules, and drives ongoing improvements in operational security processes. The analyst leads incident investigations, maintains security tool configurations, aligns procedures with regulatory frameworks, and mentors junior SOC personnel to strengthen security posture and operational resilience.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Oversee daily SOC functions, ensuring timely triage, analysis, and escalation of security events
Define and monitor service-level agreements (SLAs) with the SOC provider
Act as escalation point for complex incidents, handling containment, eradication, and recovery
Conduct threat hunting, malware analysis, and forensic investigations
Optimize and manage SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners, and other tools
Develop and refine detection use cases, correlation rules, dashboards, and alerts
Integrate and utilize threat intelligence feeds to create actionable insights
Collaborate with external security agencies and regional bodies to enhance threat awareness
Develop and maintain SOC playbooks, SOPs, and runbooks
Lead post-incident reviews and root cause analyses for process enhancements
Mentor L1/L2 analysts and organize knowledge-sharing sessions and training
Ensure alignment with standards such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CBK Cybersecurity Guidelines
Prepare and submit compliance and performance reports
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field
At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a minimum of 3 years in a SOC environment
Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and cybersecurity tools (IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, etc.)
Strong understanding of threat vectors (phishing, ransomware, DDoS, etc.) and MITRE ATT&CK framework
Proficiency in incident response, forensic analysis, and threat hunting
Experience with payment security and financial sector threat environments
Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills
Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC GCIA/GCIH, or OSCP are an added advantage
How to Apply
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS:
Interested candidates are advised that all applications should be submitted online;
To apply should send their CV and a brief cover letter to hr@ipsl.co.ke
