Security Monitoring and Triage Specialist ​

Job title: Security Monitoring and Triage Specialist ​

Company: Tek Experts

Job description: Job Description:OverviewWe’re seeking a Security Monitoring and Triage Specialist to strengthen our Security Operations Center (SOC) by detecting, analyzing, and prioritizing security incidents in real-time. This role is critical to ensuring that threats are identified quickly, false positives are minimized, and high-priority alerts are escalated for immediate response. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in KQL, SIEM platforms, and proactive threat hunting.At TeKnowledge, your work makes an impact from day one. We partner with organizations to deliver AI-First Expert Technology Services that drive meaningful impact in AI, Customer Experience, and Cybersecurity. We turn complexity into clarity and potential into progress—in a place where people lead and tech empowers.You’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where trust, teamwork, and shared success fuel everything we do. We push boundaries, using advanced technologies to solve complex challenges for clients around the world.Here, your work drives real change, and your ideas help shape the future of technology. We invest in you with top-tier training, mentorship, and career development—ensuring you stay ahead in an ever-evolving world.Why You’ll Enjoy It Here:

• Be Part of Something Big – A growing company where your contributions matter.
• Make an Immediate Impact – Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
• Work on Cutting-Edge Tech – AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Team – A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
• We Care – Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.

We’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us.We Are TeKnowledge. Where People Lead and Tech Empowers.Responsibilities

• Monitor security events across enterprise systems in real time.
• Detect, analyze, and prioritize security incidents to ensure timely response.
• Identify false positives and escalate high-priority threats to the incident response team.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify hidden risks and vulnerabilities.
• Tune and optimize SIEM rules to improve detection accuracy and reduce noise.
• Collaborate with SOC analysts, incident responders, and other security teams to resolve security issues.
• Document findings and provide input for continuous improvement of monitoring and triage processes.

QualificationsEducation & Certifications

• 3-year IT-related degree (mandatory).
• SC-401 and CompTIA CySA+ certifications (required).

Experience

• 5–10 years’ experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) with a focus on threat hunting and validation.
• Strong hands-on expertise with SIEM platforms and KQL (Kusto Query Language).
• Proven ability to triage incidents effectively and escalate critical threats.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of SOC operations, detection engineering, and threat analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to differentiate between real threats and false positives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and make quick, accurate decisions under pressure.

Expected salary:

Location: Lagos, Lagos State

Job date: Sun, 21 Sep 2025 01:54:22 GMT