Associate Information Security Analyst
2025-07-08T07:27:27+00:00
NTT Ltd
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Telecommunications
Computer & IT
2025-07-16T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
8
Key responsibilities:
- Assists with monitoring security alerts and events from various sources.
- Assists with investigating potential threats and escalates incidents as necessary.
- Assists in the implementation and monitoring of security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
- Assists with performing regular vulnerability assessments, analyses scan results, and assists in prioritizing and remediating identified vulnerabilities.
- Supports the incident response team in investigating security incidents, documenting findings, and participating in remediation efforts.
- Installs security measures and operates software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs
- Researches on and recommends fixes for detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.
- Installs and upgrades antivirus software and assists with testing and evaluating new technology.
- Assists with the installation of security software and understands information security management.
- Researches security enhancements and makes recommendations to management.
- Stays abreast of information technology trends and security standards.
- Contributes to security awareness initiatives by creating training materials, conducting workshops, and educating employees about best security practices.
- Maintains accurate records of security incidents, assessments, and actions taken for reporting and audit purposes.
- Assists in the management and maintenance of security tools, including antivirus software, encryption tools, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
- Participates in risk assessments to identify potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and associated risks to the organization.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, IT, and other teams to ensure security measures are integrated into the organization's processes and projects.
- Performs any other related task as required.
To thrive in this role, you need to have:
- Good communication skills to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to triage security events and perform basic investigations.
- Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.
- Understands firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus/EDR, and IDPS concepts.
- Understands patch management with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner whilst understanding business impact.
- Some proficiency python/other scripting language
- Familiarity with security frameworks, standards, and regulations (for example, Mitre ATT&CK, NIST, CIS, GDPR).
- Basic understanding of network and system architecture, protocols, and security controls.
- Ability to analyze security incidents and assess potential risks.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Academic qualifications and certifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in information security, cybersecurity, computer science, or related disciplines.
- Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+ are advantageous.
Assists with monitoring security alerts and events from various sources. Assists with investigating potential threats and escalates incidents as necessary. Assists in the implementation and monitoring of security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls. Assists with performing regular vulnerability assessments, analyses scan results, and assists in prioritizing and remediating identified vulnerabilities. Supports the incident response team in investigating security incidents, documenting findings, and participating in remediation efforts. Installs security measures and operates software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs Researches on and recommends fixes for detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard. Installs and upgrades antivirus software and assists with testing and evaluating new technology. Assists with the installation of security software and understands information security management. Researches security enhancements and makes recommendations to management. Stays abreast of information technology trends and security standards. Contributes to security awareness initiatives by creating training materials, conducting workshops, and educating employees about best security practices. Maintains accurate records of security incidents, assessments, and actions taken for reporting and audit purposes. Assists in the management and maintenance of security tools, including antivirus software, encryption tools, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems. Participates in risk assessments to identify potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and associated risks to the organization. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, IT, and other teams to ensure security measures are integrated into the organization's processes and projects. Performs any other related task as required.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in information security, cybersecurity, computer science, or related disciplines. Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+ are advantageous.
No Requirements
JOB-686cc85f1b57c
Vacancy title:
Associate Information Security Analyst
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Telecommunications, Category: Computer & IT]
Jobs at:
NTT Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 16 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Key responsibilities:
- Assists with monitoring security alerts and events from various sources.
- Assists with investigating potential threats and escalates incidents as necessary.
- Assists in the implementation and monitoring of security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
- Assists with performing regular vulnerability assessments, analyses scan results, and assists in prioritizing and remediating identified vulnerabilities.
- Supports the incident response team in investigating security incidents, documenting findings, and participating in remediation efforts.
- Installs security measures and operates software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs
- Researches on and recommends fixes for detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard.
- Installs and upgrades antivirus software and assists with testing and evaluating new technology.
- Assists with the installation of security software and understands information security management.
- Researches security enhancements and makes recommendations to management.
- Stays abreast of information technology trends and security standards.
- Contributes to security awareness initiatives by creating training materials, conducting workshops, and educating employees about best security practices.
- Maintains accurate records of security incidents, assessments, and actions taken for reporting and audit purposes.
- Assists in the management and maintenance of security tools, including antivirus software, encryption tools, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
- Participates in risk assessments to identify potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and associated risks to the organization.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, IT, and other teams to ensure security measures are integrated into the organization's processes and projects.
- Performs any other related task as required.
To thrive in this role, you need to have:
- Good communication skills to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to triage security events and perform basic investigations.
- Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.
- Understands firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus/EDR, and IDPS concepts.
- Understands patch management with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner whilst understanding business impact.
- Some proficiency python/other scripting language
- Familiarity with security frameworks, standards, and regulations (for example, Mitre ATT&CK, NIST, CIS, GDPR).
- Basic understanding of network and system architecture, protocols, and security controls.
- Ability to analyze security incidents and assess potential risks.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Academic qualifications and certifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in information security, cybersecurity, computer science, or related disciplines.
- Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+ are advantageous.
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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