Senior Cyber Security Analyst - Insurance Sector

Our client, a rapidly growing and innovative insurance provider, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join their fully remote security operations team. This critical role will be instrumental in safeguarding the company's sensitive data, systems, and infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. As a remote-first organization, we prioritize effective virtual collaboration and empower our team members to excel from anywhere in Nigeria. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat intelligence, incident response, and risk management within the financial services sector, particularly insurance.

Responsibilities: Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR) to detect and respond to potential security incidents in real-time. Conduct in-depth investigations into security breaches, malware infections, and other cyber threats, identifying root causes and recommending remediation steps. Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance the overall security posture of the organization. Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in systems and applications. Manage and configure security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection solutions. Develop and deliver security awareness training programs to employees across the organization. Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends, and proactively adapt security measures. Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure security is integrated into the system development lifecycle (SDLC). Create and maintain documentation for security procedures, incident response plans, and security architecture. Participate in on-call rotation for security incident response as needed. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's security operations center (SOC) capabilities. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a significant focus on security operations, incident response, and threat analysis. Proven experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ELK Stack). Hands-on experience with intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, and vulnerability scanning tools. Strong understanding of network security principles, protocols, and technologies. Experience in analyzing and responding to various types of cyber-attacks (e.g., phishing, ransomware, DDoS). Knowledge of cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical security issues clearly. Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment. Familiarity with the regulatory landscape of the insurance industry is an advantage. While this role is fully remote, effective communication and collaboration are paramount. Team members are expected to be proactive and responsive. The company's operational focus, although globally distributed, has strategic ties and operational considerations relevant to its presence in regions like Maiduguri, Borno, NG , but requires no physical presence there.