Security Operations Center Analyst

A SOC Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analysing and protecting the Bank’s digital assets from cyber and/or information security threats. The SOC Analyst is charged with conducting cybersecurity operations, threat hunting, logging, responding to and resolving incidents, among others.

Areas of responsibility include:

• 24x7 monitoring of security systems e.g., SIEM, NDR, EDR, XDR etc., network [security] infrastructure e.g., Firewalls, Switches, Routers etc., and applications performance for any anomalies and/or misconfigurations.
• Monitoring internal and external network traffic and system logs to identify anomalies, lateral movement, and potential breaches.
• Performing end-to-end lifecycle of security incidents, from initial detection to final remediation and post-incident reporting.
• Performing forensic-level investigations across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.
• Performing security research, threat hunting and analysis, to document current and predicted/future threats.
• Proactively detecting, assessing, responding to and mitigating security threats.
• Performing regular security assessments in liaison with the security team(s) e.g., vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, network security assessments etc.
• Collecting and analysing event data from security tools such as SIEM, EDR, NDR, IPSs, Firewalls etc., to confirm or rule out malicious activities on the Bank’s ICT infrastructure.
• Collaborating with the teams to security drills to test the Bank’s incident response plan/procedure.
• Logging security incidents and resolving them timeously.

The Candidate will be required to:

• Continuously monitor security alerts from various sources (SIEM, IPSs, firewalls, endpoint security solutions, etc.).
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends, and apply this knowledge to enhance detection and response capabilities.
• Assist in the identification and remediation of vulnerabilities across the Bank’s IT infrastructure.
• Document incidents, create detailed incident reports, and provide actionable recommendations to improve security posture.
• Work closely with IT, network, and application teams to implement security measures.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of security processes, playbooks, and standard operating procedures.
  
  

Candidates applying for this role require the following behavioural competencies:

• Working with people
• Applying expertise and advanced technologies
• Analysing
• Learning and Researching
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Working awkward hours

All candidates wishing to apply should have the above-stated behavioural competencies and any of the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Computer Systems and Networks Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering in Electronics or any other related IT qualifications.

• Proven knowledge in the following will be an added advantage:

1. SIEM tools for log analysis and incident detection
2. Microsoft Active Directory
3. TCP/IP stack and Networking
4. Scripting – JavaScript, Python, NodeJS, PowerShell, PHP, Bash
5. Standards: ISO27001, CIS, NIST 800-x
6. Multiple server software i.e. Linux/Windows is desirable.
7. Professional certifications in CISCO CCNA, CompTIA Security+, CCNP Security, CEH, Incident Handling

Experience

• A minimum of one (1) year in an ICT and/or information/cybersecurity centric field.
• To apply, visit our website: https://www.centralbank.org.ls...
• Closing date: Friday 26th June, 2026