Security Operations Center Analyst

Kora

SOC Analyst responsible for monitoring and addressing cybersecurity threats at Kora. Working with security tools, threat intelligence, and incident response to maintain security posture.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇳🇬 NigeriaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityFirewallsPythonSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor security events and alerts from SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and cloud security tools
Analyze logs and alerts to identify potential security incidents or anomalies
Perform initial triage to determine severity, impact, and scope of threats
Escalate validated incidents based on defined procedures
Investigate and respond to security incidents (e.g., phishing, malware, unauthorized access)
Contain and remediate threats in collaboration with IT, Engineering and security teams
Document incidents, actions taken, and lessons learned
Support post-incident reviews and root cause analysis
Leverage threat intelligence feeds to identify emerging threats and indicators of compromise (IOCs)
Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to detect hidden threats
Update detection rules and use cases based on the evolving threat landscape
Support vulnerability management activities (scan review, prioritization, remediation tracking)
Assist in patch validation and security control effectiveness testing
Collaborate with engineering teams to improve security controls and detection capabilities
Maintain accurate incident logs and case management records
Prepare daily/weekly SOC reports and dashboards
Develop and update incident response playbooks and runbooks
Other duties as assigned by the CISO.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–4 years of experience in a SOC, cybersecurity, or IT security role
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree certificate
Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), EDR (e.g., CrowdStrike, Defender), and firewalls
Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and common attack vectors
Familiarity with incident response processes and frameworks
Knowledge of frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or ISO 27001
Scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) is preferred
Good communication & interpersonal skills
Positive attitude
Ability to handle stress appropriately and interact well with others.
Key Skills:
Strong analytical and investigative mindset
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment
Attention to detail and critical thinking skills
Effective communication and incident documentation skills
Team collaboration and cross-functional coordination
Continuous learning mindset to stay ahead of evolving threats

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Sponsored and tailored training
Paid parental leave
Paid time-off
Flexible work style
Low-interest loans
Group Life Insurance
Access to up to four therapy sessions monthly
Day off on your birthday 🎂 🎁 🎉
Employee interest groups that provide supportive communities within Kora
Great company culture and the opportunity to work with a highly collaborative team building something great!

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Hard Skills & Tools

SIEMEDRIDSIPSfirewallsthreat huntingvulnerability managementscriptingautomationincident response

Soft Skills

analytical mindsetinvestigative mindsetcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsattention to detailcritical thinkingteam collaborationstress managementpositive attitudecontinuous learning

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeNISTISO 27001MITRE ATT&CK