• What is SOC Officer - MMBL?
  • Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals for the role of SOC analyst. This is an entry level / Skilled opportunity for a rewarding career in the rapidly growing Information Security industry. Shift work will be required over a rotating schedule to cover 24/7/365 operation. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a foundational understanding of Information security, SOC Operations, SIEM, IP Networking, Networking Protocols, Routing & Switching, System Administration, and must possess a genuine passion for Information Security.
• What SOC Officer - MMBL does?
  • • Support ISRM Manager information security responsibilities.
  • • Monitor security and report suspicious activity to a higher level or team members.
  • • Collect, analyze and follow-up on information security events, metrics, incidents and other information that are required to achieve information security objectives.
  • • Perform or direct the performance of root cause analysis on key security events and incidents reported. Be able to conduct preliminary forensic analysis of such Incidents.
  • • Development of alerts, use cases in SIEM for identifying security / fraud anomalies, security policy non-compliance, etc.
  • • AV, Firewall, IPS, IDS, WAF, FIM, DAM security alerts monitoring and threat intelligence gathering / consumption.
  • • Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources. Conducting routine reviews of MMBL’s networks to ensure compliance with established policies and standards.
  • • Ensure that all Information Security incidents are logged and maintain the MIS of logged incidents.
  • • Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack.
  • • Generate reports for IT administrators, business managers, and security leaders. These reports serve as an input to evaluate the efficacy of the security policies.
  • • Advise and implement necessary changes required to counter the attacks.
  • • Keep the security systems up to date and contributing to security strategies.
  • • Document incidents to contribute to incident response and disaster recovery plans.
  • • In the case of third-party vendors, verify their security strength and collaborate with them.
  • • Conduct security assessments regularly to identify vulnerabilities, perform penetration testing and risk analysis.
  • • Actively ensure appropriate administrative, physical and technical safeguards are in place to protect MMBL’s information assets from internal and external threats.
  • • Meticulously identify, introduce and implement appropriate procedures, including checks and balances, are in place to test these safeguards on a regular basis.
  • • Thoroughly conduct and complete periodic system access reviews and audits as required engaging both internal and external resources.
• What are we looking for and what does it require to be SOC Officer - MMBL?
  • • Education: Holds a BCS/MS degree in Computer Science or Information Security. Have minimum 1 years of Information Security experience. Having experience of SOC
  • • Certifications (Preferred): CEH, IRT, CSA
  • • Key Skills: SIEM, DAM, XDR, Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensic

• Head Office

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd. is providing banking services to over 42 million registered users including 16+ million monthly active customers across Pakistan. With a hybrid model that combines traditional microfinance with mobile/digital banking technologies, the bank now operates with over 100 branches and 200,000 branchless banking agents and provides a USSD (GSM) based digital channel offering savings, micro enterprise (MSME) loans, small housing loans, remittances, collection (utility bills and loan installments), mobile wallets, insurance, G2P, B2B & B2P payments; thus, playing a leading role in the promotion of financial inclusion. MMBL is committed to fostering a positive and productive workplace, and our core values reflect this focus. These values include promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, encouraging teamwork and collaboration, and prioritizing a customer-centric approach in all aspects of our business.

This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and playing a key role in driving transformative change. Our team is committed to empowering millions with the tools necessary to succeed in the digital age, and we're looking for a talented individual to join us in this endeavor.