Information Security Officers at AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited

AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited is a member of an international network of Microfinance Banks under Access Holding Microfinance AG(www.accessholding.com), with its Head office in Berlin, Germany.

The Group provides world class banking services to micro, small and medium enterprises and private individuals in Africa and Asia. It has been spreading out to other countries across the globe rapidly.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Information Security Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Responsibility for ensuring that appropriate policies, standards, procedures, and compliance requirements of the organization are met
• Develop security policies that incorporate the best industry practices and fulfill all requirements of the organization
• Work with all departments to ensure system and network security, access control, physical security, and application development appropriately meets industry standards
• Improve operations by conducting systems analysis and business impact analysis; recommending changes in policies and procedures
• Identifying process risks and weaknesses in controls, and developing recommendations and plans to address threats. Coordinate planning activities related to responses to security events.
• Lead in implementing and documenting new security systems (Firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, security information and event management systems).
• Validate that all activities and controls related to the prevention of security incidents are in place and being followed consistently. Coordinate and track all information technology and security related assessment and outcomes.

Person Specification / Qualifications

• Necessary experience and knowledge
• Minimum B.Sc. / HND in Computer Science or related discipline with cognate experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in related environment with a variety of security products in a production environment.
• Experience performing vulnerability assessments, compliance audits, penetration testing
• Technical knowledge of state-of-the art Cybersecurity tools, Demonstrable passion for information security and data privacy, Strong focus on compliance
• Experience in implementing and administering PC/server/network security, database security, application security, systems security administration and user access security administration, a variety of OS such as Windows Server, Linux, Unix and/or i5/OS.
• Candidate must be capable of reviewing and understanding industry standards and government regulations and must possess the ability to interpret and disseminate information to business leaders
• Broad understanding of Banking business processes and related security
• Good knowledge of ISO27001 security control and information security management
• Good understanding of operational risks and security in a banking environment
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions/manuals
• Knowledge of IT service management and Information Security Management System
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusion
• Self-starter, self-managed, and able to work under stress to meet deadlines
• Project management skills and change management experience with ability to bring projects to completion and to adapt a process-oriented approach to work
• Reliable team player, Collaborative, consultative and customer-oriented approach
• Fluent in English, Excellent written and oral communications skills are essential
• Ability to communicate technical information in an easily understood format
• High standards of ethical conduct, including honesty and integrity.

Desired experience and knowledge:

• Any security certification would be an advantage
• Prior working experience with Core Banking System and Enterprise infrastructure
• Background in Microfinance, banking, accounting and/or IT.

Application Closing Date
14th April, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letter and CV as an attachment to: [email protected] All Cover letters MUST state how you qualify for the role based on the requirements for the respective job title.

Note: Please ensure that you indicate job title as the SUBJECT of the mail. Failure to comply would disqualify your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.