SOC Engineer

Information is Power! Get new Jobs in your EmailEnter your Email below and click Subscribe: Subscribe SOC Engineer at Dangote Industries LimitedPosted on Wed 09th Sep, 2026 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments) Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: SOC Engineer Location: Lagos Job Purpose The SOC Engineer is responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats and security incidents across the organization's IT infrastructure . The role ensures continuous protection of systems, networks, applications, and data through proactive security monitoring and incident response activities. Key Responsibilities Monitor security events and alerts generated by security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, firewalls, and threat intelligence platforms. Investigate and analyze potential security incidents to determine severity, impact, and root cause. Respond to cybersecurity incidents and coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery activities. Conduct threat hunting activities to identify hidden threats and vulnerabilities. Develop and maintain security monitoring use cases, detection rules, and incident response procedures. Escalate critical security incidents to appropriate stakeholders and management. Prepare incident reports and post-incident reviews with recommendations for improvement. Support vulnerability remediation efforts by collaborating with infrastructure and application teams. Maintain security dashboards, logs, and monitoring systems. Participate in security awareness and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) Number of incidents resolved within SLA Reduction in false positives Threat detection effectiveness Compliance with security policies and standards. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field. 3–5 years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, or Cybersecurity. Hands-on experience with SIEM solutions, EDR tools, IDS/IPS, and network security technologies. Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls. Preferred Certifications: CompTIA Security+ Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) CISSP (advantageous). Key Competencies: Incident Analysis Threat Detection and Response Log Analysis Network Security Problem Solving Attention to Detail Communication and Reporting Team Collaboration. Application Closing Date Not Specified. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Share this job: Career News: INEC Begins Recruitment of Ad Hoc Staff for the 2027 General ElectionsIndependent National Electoral Commission (INEC) 2027 General Elections Nationwide Job Recruitment (5 Positions)Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) List of Successful Candidates in the 2026 Recruitment ExerciseFederal Government of Nigeria Job Recruitment (16 Positions)Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Nationwide Job Recruitment (7 Positions)Venite University Massive Academic and Non-academic Job Recruitment (298 Positions)Dangote Cement Plc HEMM Operators Training ProgrammeNigeria Police Force (NPF) Massive Job Recruitment (29 Positions)Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma / Sakpenwa Massive Graduate and Exp. Academic and Non-academic Job Recruitment (260 Positions)Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Non-academic Job Recruitment (14 Positions)Erisco Foods Limited Job Recruitment (9 Positions)Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Program (10,000 Openings)University of Uyo (UNIUYO) Massive Graduate and Exp. Academic and Non-Academic Job Recruitment (49 Positions)Southwestern University Nigeria Massive Academic and Non-Academic Job Recruitment (88 Positions)Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) Massive Graduate and Exp. Academic and Non-Academic Job Recruitment (384 Positions) Comments (0) Post a Comment Name: * Email: * Comment: *

• Monitor security events and alerts generated by security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, firewalls, and threat intelligence platforms. • Investigate and analyze potential security incidents to determine severity, impact, and root cause. • Respond to cybersecurity incidents and coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery activities. • Conduct threat hunting activities to identify hidden threats and vulnerabilities. • Develop and maintain security monitoring use cases, detection rules, and incident response procedures. • Escalate critical security incidents to appropriate stakeholders and management. • Prepare incident reports and post-incident reviews with recommendations for improvement. • Support vulnerability remediation efforts by collaborating with infrastructure and application teams. • Maintain security dashboards, logs, and monitoring systems. • Participate in security awareness and continuous improvement initiatives. • Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) • Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) • Number of incidents resolved within SLA • Reduction in false positives • Threat detection effectiveness