L1 SOC-NOC Engineer
2026-03-12T13:10:38+00:00
Apeiro
https://cdn.greatkenyanjobs.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_10590/logo/Apeiro.jpeg
https://www.apeiro.digital/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Healthcare
Computer & IT, Protective Services
2026-03-20T17:00:00+00:00
8
Position Overview
This onsite role provides the first line of operational support across Security and Network domains—triaging security alerts, monitoring network availability, executing SOP-driven actions, and escalating effectively to specialised L2/L3 teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply Security (50%): SIEM/EDR monitoring, IOC enrichment, phishing triage, basic containment actions, ticket management, SOAR playbook execution.
- Network (50%): NMS monitoring, link/device health checks, first-line diagnostics, vendor/ISP coordination, standard changes.
- Operational Excellence: Maintain run-books, contribute to KB, ensure SLA adherence, and complete thorough shift handovers.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Incident Response, Network Engineering, Cloud, and Service Desk.
Must-Have Skills
- Security: SIEM/EDR basics, malware/phishing fundamentals, identity and endpoint hygiene basics.
- Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing basics, VPNs, Wi-Fi basics, firewall fundamentals.
- Tooling: ServiceNow/Jira; SolarWinds/PRTG; Sentinel/Splunk/QRadar; Defender/CrowdStrike; basic SOAR familiarity.
- Process: ITIL® incident/change, SOP adherence, documentation discipline.
- Soft Skills: Clear communication, prioritizations, collaboration in shift-based environment.
Preferred Certifications
Security (Security+, SC-200, CEH) and/or network (CCNA, Network+) credential; ITIL® 4 Foundation is a plus.
Key Performance Indicator
MTTA, triage accuracy, FCR for run-book cases, escalation hygiene, playbook adherence, and proactive detection ratio.
- Apply Security (50%): SIEM/EDR monitoring, IOC enrichment, phishing triage, basic containment actions, ticket management, SOAR playbook execution.
- Network (50%): NMS monitoring, link/device health checks, first-line diagnostics, vendor/ISP coordination, standard changes.
- Operational Excellence: Maintain run-books, contribute to KB, ensure SLA adherence, and complete thorough shift handovers.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Incident Response, Network Engineering, Cloud, and Service Desk.
- Security: SIEM/EDR basics, malware/phishing fundamentals, identity and endpoint hygiene basics.
- Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing basics, VPNs, Wi-Fi basics, firewall fundamentals.
- Tooling: ServiceNow/Jira; SolarWinds/PRTG; Sentinel/Splunk/QRadar; Defender/CrowdStrike; basic SOAR familiarity.
- Process: ITIL® incident/change, SOP adherence, documentation discipline.
- Soft Skills: Clear communication, prioritizations, collaboration in shift-based environment.
- Security (Security+, SC-200, CEH) and/or network (CCNA, Network+) credential; ITIL® 4 Foundation is a plus.
JOB-69b2bb4eaa4d9
Vacancy title:
L1 SOC-NOC Engineer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Computer & IT, Protective Services]
Jobs at:
Apeiro
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 20 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
Similar Jobs in Kenya
Learn more about Apeiro
Apeiro jobs in Kenya
JOB DETAILS:
Position Overview
This onsite role provides the first line of operational support across Security and Network domains—triaging security alerts, monitoring network availability, executing SOP-driven actions, and escalating effectively to specialised L2/L3 teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply Security (50%): SIEM/EDR monitoring, IOC enrichment, phishing triage, basic containment actions, ticket management, SOAR playbook execution.
- Network (50%): NMS monitoring, link/device health checks, first-line diagnostics, vendor/ISP coordination, standard changes.
- Operational Excellence: Maintain run-books, contribute to KB, ensure SLA adherence, and complete thorough shift handovers.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Incident Response, Network Engineering, Cloud, and Service Desk.
Must-Have Skills
- Security: SIEM/EDR basics, malware/phishing fundamentals, identity and endpoint hygiene basics.
- Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing basics, VPNs, Wi-Fi basics, firewall fundamentals.
- Tooling: ServiceNow/Jira; SolarWinds/PRTG; Sentinel/Splunk/QRadar; Defender/CrowdStrike; basic SOAR familiarity.
- Process: ITIL® incident/change, SOP adherence, documentation discipline.
- Soft Skills: Clear communication, prioritizations, collaboration in shift-based environment.
Preferred Certifications
Security (Security+, SC-200, CEH) and/or network (CCNA, Network+) credential; ITIL® 4 Foundation is a plus.
Key Performance Indicator
MTTA, triage accuracy, FCR for run-book cases, escalation hygiene, playbook adherence, and proactive detection ratio.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.
Please submit your CV and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application Deadline: 20 March 2026
All Jobs | QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION