Cyber Security Analyst (CSA)
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Exim Bank
Category: Banking
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monitor SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and network logs to detect and investigate security events in real-time.
• Lead vulnerability management: conduct regular scans, validate findings, and track remediation.
• Coordinate and support annual cybersecurity assessments, penetration tests, and threat-hunting exercises.
• Analyze security alerts and reports for compliance violations; research emerging threats and recommend mitigations.
• Monitor security tools and platforms (e.g., FortSIEM, Rapid7, Sophos, Varonis, ForeScout) to ensure effective coverage.
• Collaborate with IT operations to implement secure configurations, patch deployments, and change controls.
• Assist in incident response: contain, eradicate, recover, and document lessons learned in runbooks.
• Prepare clear technical reports and dashboards for stakeholders, highlighting trends and risk posture.
• Provide security expertise and training to technical and non-technical staff; contribute to user awareness programs.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Expert in implementing and maintaining security controls across networks, systems, and cloud environments.
• Strong analytical skills for identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and designing effective mitigations.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and SIEM platforms.
• Skilled in security architecture design and compliance with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.
• Problem-solver with attention to detail, able to detect and respond to security incidents efficiently
• Clear communicator and collaborator, bridging gaps between security, IT, and business units.
• Continuously evolving with threat intelligence and modern attack vectors to stay ahead of adversaries.
• Strong knowledge of network and security infrastructure: firewalls, VPNs, WAFs, Windows, and Linux.
• Skilled in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation, threat detection, and response.
• Experienced with cloud security (Azure, AWS), including IAM, policy enforcement, and key management.
• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, COBIT, and BOU guidelines.
• Hands-on with incident response, threat hunting, and log correlation in SOC environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent industry training).
• 3–5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, especially in financial or regulated environments.
• Certifications in Ethical Hacking (CEH) or Offensive Security Professional (OSCP), CompTIA Security+ or equivalent foundational security credentials are added advantages
HOW TO APPLY
Kindly send your cover letter and up to date CV to hr@eximbank-ug.com with the subject: JOB APPLICATION: CYBER SECURITY ANALYST by close of business, Tuesday 1st July 2025.
Deadline: Expired
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