L1 SOC-NOC Engineer Job Apeiro

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Position Overview

This onsite role provides the first line of operational support across Security and Network domains—triaging security alerts, monitoring network availability, executing SOP-driven actions, and escalating effectively to specialised L2/L3 teams.

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Key Responsibilities

• Apply Security (50%): SIEM/EDR monitoring, IOC enrichment, phishing triage, basic containment actions, ticket management, SOAR playbook execution.
• Network (50%): NMS monitoring, link/device health checks, first-line diagnostics, vendor/ISP coordination, standard changes.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain run-books, contribute to KB, ensure SLA adherence, and complete thorough shift handovers.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Incident Response, Network Engineering, Cloud, and Service Desk.

Must-Have Skills

• Security: SIEM/EDR basics, malware/phishing fundamentals, identity and endpoint hygiene basics.
• Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing basics, VPNs, Wi-Fi basics, firewall fundamentals.
• Tooling: ServiceNow/Jira; SolarWinds/PRTG; Sentinel/Splunk/QRadar; Defender/CrowdStrike; basic SOAR familiarity.
• Process: ITIL® incident/change, SOP adherence, documentation discipline.
• Soft Skills: Clear communication, prioritizations, collaboration in shift-based environment.

Preferred Certifications

• Security (Security+, SC-200, CEH) and/or network (CCNA, Network+) credential; ITIL® 4 Foundation is a plus.

Key Performance Indicator

• MTTA, triage accuracy, FCR for run-book cases, escalation hygiene, playbook adherence, and proactive detection ratio.

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How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter to Kenya.Careers@apeiro.digital. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Application Deadline: 20 March 2026