As a CISOC (Cyber Intelligence & Security Operations Center) Analyst at KCB Bank Kenya, you will be instrumental in safeguarding the bank's digital infrastructure. Your role involves continuous monitoring of user and system activities to detect, investigate, and mitigate suspicious behavior or unauthorized access. You will manage security monitoring tools, ensuring they are optimally configured to provide comprehensive protection against evolving cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities
Continuous Monitoring: Oversee user and system activity to identify suspicious activities using the bank's security platforms.
Network Traffic Analysis: Monitor network activity, investigating anomalous events and traffic trends to identify potential threats.
Security Tool Maintenance: Check the status of security systems, initiate remediation for any gaps, and administer tools to ensure optimal uptime and resource utilization.
Alert Management: Monitor alarms from security tools and take immediate corrective actions.
System Configuration: Configure and fine-tune security monitoring systems to maintain a robust defense posture.
Incident Investigation: Conduct deep-dive investigations into suspicious events to determine the root cause and identify potential breaches.
Threat Mitigation: Proactively respond to incidents to mitigate intrusion attempts.
Reporting: Prepare manual and scheduled security reports for various stakeholders and management dashboards.
Trend Research: Stay updated on the latest technology and cybersecurity trends to enhance defense mechanisms.
Daily Responsibilities
Analyze event logs from firewalls, email, web, DNS, and databases for attacks or illegal activity.
Perform incident drill-downs and escalate validated incidents to the designated response teams.
Coordinate with support teams to ensure the timely resolution of security incidents.
Administer the performance and health of the Bank’s security monitoring tools.
Qualifications and Experience
Academic Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering (Electrical/Electronic), or a related field.
IT Experience: Minimum of 3 years of total experience in Information Technology.
Cybersecurity Experience: At least 2 years specifically in Cybersecurity.
Technical Background: At least 1 year of experience in System, Network, Database, or Cloud Platform Administration, or Application Development.
Advanced Education: A Master’s Degree (MBA/MSc) in Cybersecurity or a related field is considered an added advantage.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to apply via the KCB Oracle Cloud portal. Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline on May 22, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the KCB Bank official recruitment portal on the Oracle Cloud platform. Click the link to apply: Apply for CISOC Analyst at KCB Bank
