SOC Analyst

Summary

Kuda is a money app for Africans on a mission to make financial services accessible, affordable and rewarding for every African on the planet.

We’re a tribe of passionate and diverse people who dreamed of building an inclusive money app that Africans would love so it’s only right that we ended up with the name ‘Kuda’ which means ‘love’ in Shona, a language spoken in the southern part of Africa. We’re giving Africans around the world a better alternative to traditional finance by delivering money transfers, smart budgeting and instant access to credit through digital devices. We’ve raised over $90 million from some of the world's most respected institutional investors, and we’re rolling out our game-changing services globally from our offices in Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled SOC Analyst to join our organization’s cybersecurity team. The SOC Analyst will play a critical role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats and incidents to ensure the safety and integrity of our organization’s digital infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line of defense in cybersecurity operations, monitor and analyze real-time security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other security tools.
• Investigate and triage security incidents to minimize impact.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Analyze logs from various systems to identify anomalies and potential breaches.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methods.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to remediate vulnerabilities and apply security patches.
• Perform regular audits of system and network security configurations.
• Support threat hunting activities to proactively identify malicious activities.
• Generate detailed incident and threat analysis reports for stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and tuning of SOC processes, playbooks, and policies.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in red team/blue team exercises to improve detection capabilities.
• Stay up-to-date on current security trends and emerging threats, providing actionable insights to strengthen our defenses.
• Automate routine SOC tasks using scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity role.
• Knowledge of SIEM tools (e.g., Alienvault, Sentinel).
• Understanding of networking protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST, SANS).
• Certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CySA+ are a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms and malware analysis.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Why join Kuda?

At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to:

💜A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team

👴Pension

📈Career development & growth

😁Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays

🎁Competitive paid time off (Parental, Moving day, Birthday, Study leave etc)

💯Group life insurance

💖Medical insurance

🎁Well-fare package (Wedding, Compassionate and etc)

✅Perkbox

🏃‍♀️Goalr - employee wellness app

🥇Award winning L&D training

💒 We are advocates of work-life balance, working in a hybrid in office schedule

Kuda are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Kuda is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.

We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.