Head of Security & Information Technology at EasyPay

Easypay is a utility service provider in the business of providing payment solutions, payment applications and services for Electricity and other utility companies. Easypay currently fully handles cash office management for PHED with a customer base numbering over a million across Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom states. We have also established over 600 agent locations across these four states and through this, customers have greater access to convenient payments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Security & Information Technology

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers (Head Office)
Reporting Line: Chief Operating Officer
Interfacing: Audit, Finance, Operations & HR Department

Job Brief

• We are looking for an experienced Head of Security & Information Technology to oversee all IT (Information Technology) functions in our company.
• He will be in charge of a team of IT Staff and manage the company’s technology operations and the implementation of new IT systems and policies.
• An excellent Head of Technology must be very knowledgeable in IT and computer systems.
• Have a solid technical background while being able to manage and motivate people.
• The ideal candidate will be experienced in creating and implementing IT policies and systems that will meet objectives.
• The goal is to ensure IT systems and people are effective and functioning within the limits of budget, time, and specifications of the company.

Responsibilities
This position is responsible for optimizing and enhancing the company's software overall
performance and the following:

• Oversee all technology operations (e.g. network security) and evaluate them ac cording to established goals
• Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management
• Analyze the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology need
• Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software
• Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency
• Logical Engineering of Products
• Automation
• Anti-Hack Analysis of Company's Technologies
• Custom Software Development (Mobile, Pc, and Web)
• Development of functional security policies.
• Staff Training
• Update on Security Changes and Effect on Operations
• Leading technical support across the company (this may be in person or over the phone)
• Coach and mentoring to junior Engineers
• Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure;

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Banking & Finance, or similar.
• Master's Degree in a related field will be an added advantage
• Extensive experience in accounting, team management, and collaboration.
• Proficiency in documenting processes and monitoring performance metrics.

Person Specification:
This is a varied and demanding role requiring excellent communication and management skills, a high degree of skills & proficiencies in the following areas:

• Conflict Management
• Decision-Making
• Data Processing Skills / Reporting Skills
• Deadline-Oriented
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
• Planning and Organizing
• Persuasiveness / Interpersonal Skill
• Influencing and Leading
• Marketing / Customer service skills
• Stress Tolerance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.