Security Consultant at Ethnos Cyber Limited

Ethnos Cyber Limited, As the preferred cybersecurity solutions provider in Africa, the success of Ethnos Cyber hinges, to a huge extent, on the dedication and quality of our employees. We have an array of varied, flexible, challenging, and rewarding career choices. We are committed to maintaining a stimulating workplace where all employees develop their talents and skills to help protect our customer’s data assets and align IT with business objectives. Our mission is simple: We listen, we design, we execute. If you are creative, energetic, and a team player and want to play a key role in positioning our brand at the forefront of the industry, we’d love to hear from you.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Consultant

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a talented and experienced security consultant.
• The Security Consultant will assess, develop, and implement security strategies to safeguard an organization’s information, assets, and systems from potential threats.
• The role involves conducting security audits, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing solutions to enhance security measures.
• The Security Consultant will work closely with IT teams, management, and clients to ensure that all security practices comply with industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular security assessments, audits, and vulnerability tests to identify weaknesses in systems, networks, and applications.
• Analyze existing security policies, processes, and controls to ensure they meet industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Develop comprehensive security strategies and frameworks to address identified security gaps.
• Propose and implement security tools, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems (IDS) to protect organizational data and assets.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and trends, advising on changes that may affect the organization's security posture.
• Stay informed about the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and technology trends to advise the organization proactively.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize security vulnerabilities within the organization's systems.
• Collaborate with development teams to fix identified security flaws and vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security consulting.
• Hands-on experience in conducting security audits, risk assessments, and penetration testing.
• Proven experience in implementing security policies and frameworks across various systems.
• Strong understanding of network security, application security, cloud security, and data protection.
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), encryption, SIEM, and anti-malware tools.
• Proficiency in penetration testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Metasploit).
• Knowledge of cryptography techniques and tools.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture.

Application Closing Date
22nd January, 2025.