IT & Systems Engineer (Cyber Security) at WIOCC Nigeria Limited

WIOCC is the leading player in the deployment of carrier-scale, future-proofed network infrastructure into Africa. We have the flexibility and scale to meet the ever-growing demand for reliable, high-speed capacity throughout Africa, driven by end consumers, enterprise users and the ecosystem that supports them. Our policy of continual investment in our network to create Africa’s first, truly hyperscale network infrastructure means ongoing investment for growth, ensuring our readiness to meet the future data volume demands of end users throughout Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT & Systems Engineer (Cyber Security)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Objective

• Administer, manage, maintain, develop and improve the Company’s IT, Business & Operational Support Systems focused on Cyber Security.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Planning, implementing, managing, monitoring and upgrading security measures for the protection of WIOCC Group data, systems and networks
• Assessing the business’ current cyber security posture and identifying areas of vulnerability
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive cyber security framework that meets the needs of the organisation
• Troubleshooting security and network issues
• Responding to all system and network security breaches
• Conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT) to identify and remediate security gaps
• Developing and maintaining an Incident Response Plan (IRP) and coordinating incident response efforts
• Ensuring compliance with relevant security frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, CSF) and regulatory requirements (GDPR, POPIA)
• Managing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools for proactive threat detection and analysis
• Overseeing endpoint security (EDR/XDR) and implementing Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls
• Providing security awareness training for employees to strengthen the organisation’s security posture
• Ensuring that the organisation’s data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls
• Participating in the change management process (CAB)
• Collaborating with external auditors, vendors and regulatory bodies on security audits and compliance evaluations
• Maintaining documentation for security policies, standards, procedures and incident reports
• Daily administrative tasks, reporting and communication with the relevant departments in the organisation
• Assisting with IT Helpdesk as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or equivalent from a recognised university
• Technical certifications in Office 365, Mimecast, or other
• Professional certifications in cybersecurity (CISSP, CCSP, CEH, OSCP) preferred
• Experience with SIEM, cloud security (AWS, Azure), and compliance frameworks is a plus

Experience & Skills:

• Requires a minimum of 3 years of technical experience in cyber security, including incident detection, incident response, and forensics
• Excellent understanding of technology infrastructures using Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, IDS/IPS, Web-Proxy, Mimecast and Security Audits
• Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and security audits
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices, particularly in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
• Hands-on experience with SIEM solutions and threat intelligence tools for monitoring security incidents
• Business process design, analysis, optimising and simplification experience
• Must use B/OSS tools effectively to record information accurately and concisely in a timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in implementing IT security control frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, CSF)
• Experience conducting security awareness training for staff at various levels
• Strong background in regulatory compliance (GDPR, POPIA, etc.) and working with auditors on security assessments

Attributes:

• Client-focused, relationship builder
• Integrity, honesty with high ethical standards
• Boundless, passionate and flexible
• Personnel excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for technology and innovation
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and think creatively
• Efficient time management, a fast learner in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV including three referees to: applications@wiocc.net using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.