Cybersecurity Officer at Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (NESCO) Limited

Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited [NESCO (Nigeria) Limited] is incorporated under the Companies act of the Laws of Nigeria. Its core business is to generate, distribute, supply and retail electric power in Plateau State and adjacent States.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cybersecurity Officer

Location: Plateau

Purpose of the Job

• Responsible for safeguarding NESCO’s digital infrastructure by monitoring vulnerabilities, investigating security incidents, and ensuring compliance with industry-specific security standards and regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Cybersecurity Officer shall therefore be responsible, but not limited, for the following:

• Design and enforce robust cybersecurity policies, procedures, and industry-specific best practices for NESCO
• Integrate security protocols seamlessly into the organization’s IT and Operational Technology (OT) systems 
• Assess, select, and implement advanced cybersecurity tools, technologies, and frameworks to enhance protection
• Continuously monitor networks, systems, and applications to detect and address potential vulnerabilities and threats 
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents with urgency, conducting investigations and ensuring timely resolution and reporting 
• Analyze the root causes of security breaches and provide actionable recommendations to prevent recurrence
• Ensure adherence to relevant cybersecurity regulations, standards, and frameworks 
• Analyze and assess risks related to hardware, software, and operational processes
• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management plan to mitigate identified vulnerabilities 
• Prepare periodic reports for the attention of the Lead, IT 
• Perform any other tasks as assigned from time to time by Lead, IT.

Qualifications 

• First Degree (B.Sc) or H.N.D + PGD and Master's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field 
• 2-4 years of experience in Cybersecurity.

Attributes and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of SCADA systems, industrial control systems (ICS), and energy sector technologies 
• Proficiency in cybersecurity tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and SIEM platforms
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks like NIST, CIS Controls, and COBIT.

Application Closing Date
22nd August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications, under Confidential Concise Cover Letter outlining how the Applicant meets the requirements for the strategic leadership position and providing a written consent to be subjected to whatever recruitment probity checks necessary, either by courier or e-mail, enclosing the following:

• Copies of Academic & Professional Certificates
• A Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names and e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of Three (3) Traceable Referees of good standing
• A Copy of a valid Identification Document (ID) such as a National ID or Passport.

Applications should be forwarded to:
The Managing Director,
Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited,
10, Barkin Ladi Road,
P. O. Box 15,
Bukuru, Jos South,
Plateau State, Nigeria.
And
Send an electronic copies of their Applications in a single PDF named "[Full Name] - [Job Position] - Application" to: info@nesconigeria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.