Cyber Security Engineer / Officer at Sundry Markets Limited

Sundry Markets (Owners of Market Square) is Nigeria’s leading grocery retail chain company - a place where Nigerians can go to find their trusted brands of groceries at the best prices. Market Square was conceived from a burning sensation to create a modern and relevant retail shopping experience for Nigerians and a more convenient way for people to get their everyday needs.

Our core team consists of young and experienced retail professionals with substantial knowledge in the modern retail environment. We recruit and continuously train our people to ensure they are equipped to provide you with the best products and services at every location in which we trade.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer / Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled cybersecurity engineer specializing in Application Security to join our team.
• You will play a crucial role in safeguarding our technological assets by developing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures across our cloud and on-premises environments.
• The ideal candidate will serve as our go-to team member for security Incidents, Procedures, Policies and should have expertise in Zero Trust Architecture, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Threat Protection, Security Automation, while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough security assessments of applications through manual and automated testing. Identify and evaluate vulnerabilities in web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the SDLC.
• Design and implement security controls to protect sensitive data and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of applications.
• Perform periodic penetration testing on applications to simulate real-world cyber-attacks and identify potential weaknesses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to response, investigate and resolve domain security incidents.
• Ensure applications and systems comply with relevant security standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Deliver security training and Keep stakeholders informed about the latest security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
• Manage and configure security tools for continuous monitoring and analysis of infrastructure and application security.
• Stay abreast of emerging security threats and industry trends to proactively address potential risks.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related fields
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Cyber Security professional or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of Information Security principles, practices, CV and an understanding of information security defence and intelligence frameworks
• Hands-on experience with security testing tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and application security frameworks.
• Strong understanding of web application architecture and cloud-based environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical users.
• Experience in scripting languages like Python, Ruby-on-Rails, JavaScript, building and consuming Application Program Interfaces (APIs)/micro-services would be great.
• Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, LPT, GPEN, CISSP or equivalent are a plus.

Application Closing Date
18th December, 2025.