Analyst – Cyber Security, Monitoring & Rep at Stanbic IBTC Bank

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make a meaningful impact in one of Africa’s leading banking groups? Stanbic IBTC Bank is on the lookout for dynamic individuals to join its dedicated team in Victoria Island, Lagos, and contribute to the future of financial security.

Job Opportunity: Analyst – Cyber Security, Monitoring & Rep

Job ID: 80343215
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Procurement

Defining the Future of Financial Security

With a rich history spanning 150 years and a presence in 16 countries across the African continent, Stanbic IBTC Bank stands as a pillar in South Africa’s financial system. At the heart of their success lies a commitment to technical innovation, exceptional client service, and cutting-edge financial solutions.

Job Description:

As an Analyst in Cyber Security, Monitoring & Rep, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the bank’s digital infrastructure remains resilient against evolving cyber threats. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Defining Security Protocols: Oversight responsibility for defining, monitoring, and reviewing the types of business or information behavior that should trigger alerts for suspicious activities, malicious behavior, or unauthorized system changes.
2. Performance Monitoring: Define, monitor, review, and report on the performance of security incident and event monitoring business rules, ensuring proactive responses to potential threats.
3. Incident Analysis and Response: Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide investigation information on suspicious activities. Oversee incident analysis, tracking, recording, and response.
4. Team Management: Lead the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) and coordinate the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) members in analysis activities.
5. Threat Detection: Coordinate the SOC team to spot patterns across multiple systems, providing advanced warning on new cyber threats.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Educational Background: First Degree in Information Technology.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years in IT is required.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, disciplined, and able to work under pressure.
• High level of integrity and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Effective time management skills.

Technical Competencies:

• Understanding of CSOC and CSIRT objectives and requirements.
• Relevant IT certifications: CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 LI, etc.
• Working knowledge of IT and IT Security fields, including TCP/IP, HTTP, encryption, network access controls, and intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Familiarity with relevant Operating Systems.
• Knowledge of standards associated with the role, e.g., ISO, CobiT, ITIL.
• Understanding of incident management and case management technologies (ticketing systems).

Application Details:

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply here. The closing date for applications is not specified.

Join Stanbic IBTC Bank and Be a Guardian of Financial Security

Embrace the opportunity to be part of a team that values innovation, client service, and a vibrant working culture. At Stanbic IBTC Bank, we believe in shaping the future through technological excellence, and we invite you to be a key player in our cybersecurity initiatives.