Detection and Response Engineer
Moniepoint · Remote, Nigeria · Remote · Full Time
- Posted 29 October 2026
- Closes 28 November 2026
- Data & Tech
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About the role
Moniepoint is hiring a mid-level Detection and Response Engineer to manage security incidents end-to-end and improve defensive capabilities. The position requires 2 to 4 years of experience in incident response or SOC operations, along with hands-on expertise in building detection rules and automating workflows. Candidates should also be skilled in threat hunting, log onboarding, and compliance frameworks like PCI-DSS and NIST CSF.
Skills they are looking for
- Incident Response
- Threat Hunting
- Detection Engineering
- Malware Analysis
- SOAR
- SIEM
- Cybersecurity
- Threat Modeling
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