Digital Security Associate at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB)

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space being designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Digital Security Associate

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Digital Security Associate will primarily be responsible for building and managing our digital security community in West Africa.
• He or she will also lead on digital security projects in the region, in addition to providing technical support on efforts like vulnerability management and incident response for clients and partners.

What you will do

• Build and manage relationships with security communities and stakeholders in Kenya and East Africa, including security professionals, schools and students, SMEs, civil societies and funders.
• Develop and execute programmes, projects and events to address digital security needs and challenges in the region.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and audits for clients as needed.
• Track compliance trends and provide prioritized list of findings to clients as needed.
• Support on incident handling operations for clients and partners.
• Manage and secure networks and IT infrastructure on premise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of University Degree in Computer Science or related field, or any combination of relevant equivalent experience, education and training.
• 3+ years experience working with different digital security communities and stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven, and team-oriented environment.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of technical security such as TCP / IP, Nessus, Maltego, Wireshark, etc.
• Strong knowledge of incident response and crisis management with the ability to identify both tactical and strategic solutions using strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with interfacing with other internal or external organizations regarding security policy and standards violations, security controls failure and incident response situations.
• Resolves problems independently and / or through a support team.
• Organization Awareness & Concern for Impact.

What we offer

• Paid time off
• Healthcare coverage
• A highly collaborative team environment that will support your professional and personal growth
• Work alongside great talent.
• A culture of learning and innovation.
• Opportunities for career growth and training.
• Interaction with industry leaders and forward-thinking people.
• A chance to make a social difference.
• Overall fun company.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online