Overview

Our client, a well-established financial institution, is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor, assess, and respond to cybersecurity threats across its banking infrastructure. The ideal candidate will play a key role in protecting sensitive financial data, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting the bank’s overall information security framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Threat Monitoring: Continuously monitor the bank’s networks, systems, and endpoints for security threats using tools like SIEM, antivirus, and IDS/IPS.

• Incident Response: Assist in investigating, containing, and resolving security incidents, ensuring timely escalation and documentation.

• Vulnerability Management: Perform regular vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation with relevant IT teams.

• Access Control Reviews: Monitor and review user access rights across critical banking systems to ensure compliance with internal policies.

• Compliance Support: Help ensure adherence to relevant cybersecurity regulations (e.g., Bank of Tanzania, ISO 27001, NIST) and support internal and external audits.

• Data Protection: Monitor and enforce data loss prevention (DLP) measures to safeguard customer and operational data.

• Security Awareness: Assist in delivering cybersecurity awareness training and phishing simulations for bank employees.

• Reporting: Prepare detailed logs and reports on threats, incidents, vulnerabilities, and compliance activities.

• Security Tools Support: Maintain and optimize the performance of security tools (e.g., firewalls, endpoint protection, encryption software).

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

• Experience: 2–4 years in cybersecurity, information security, or IT risk, preferably in a banking or financial environment.

• Certifications (advantageous but not mandatory):

  • CompTIA Security+

  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

  • Cisco CCNA Security

  • ISO 27001 Foundation/Implementer

• Technical Skills:

  • Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, IBM QRadar), firewalls, antivirus, and vulnerability scanners.

  • Basic knowledge of scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.

  • Understanding of TCP/IP, network security, and encryption technologies.

Key Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive data.