Network Security Officer at Unified Payment Services Limited

Unified Payment is a fast-leading financial technology company that provides seamless, secure, and efficient digital payment solutions. We enable businesses and individuals to send, receive, and manage payments across multiple channels through a single, integrated platform, driving financial inclusion, operational efficiency, and innovation in the digital payments ecosystem.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title:  Network Security Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective

• Ensure the integrity of the network and security infrastructure of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure Network Connectivity to POS.
• Ensure network connectivity to Banks.
• Cleaning and tuning of desktops, laptops and printers of users.
• Ensure all Network devices and systems are PCIDSS compliant as required.
• Ensure Internet access connectivity for transaction and email processing is efficient.
• Ensure all anti-virus databases are updated frequently as required.
• Ensure that WAN link to DR site is optimal.
• Ensure that all security and communications devices are optimal, functioning with the latest patches and firmware. • Ensure business continuity and strategic planning on DR site availability.
• Execute information security strategy to proactively identify risk and drive remediation.
• Ensure that all physical and logical controls that govern the data Centre are adhered to.
• Ensure efficient and timely deployment of fixes/patches.
• Ensure that all critical security patches (OS and Database) on all servers are up-to date and tested before applying to the production servers.
• Ensure that all warning and critical event logs are reviewed using the Solarwinds application and escalated to the responsible unit.
• Ensure that all servers have antivirus software, and the signatures are up to date.
• Ensure that enterprise storage and server firmware is regularly updated to ensure availability and integrity of data.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of emerging cyber threats facing epayment institutions.
• Act as a point of contact for managing and delivering various vulnerability and remediation reports.
• Build effective relationships with key stakeholders who support IT Infrastructure, applications, processes and operations.

Requirements
Education:

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc or B.Eng. (Minimum of 2:2) in Electrical / Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Physics Electronics. An Industry recognized qualification- CCNA & CCNP qualification, MCP, CISM, CompTIA Security, ITIL Foundation V3.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in network and security administration.

Skill / Competencies:

• Fluency in Network Administration.
• Good Knowledge of Routing and Switching.
• Proficiency in administration and network design skills. 
• Knowledge of Virtualization technology (Citrix, VMware or Hyper-V).
• Good Knowledge of monitoring software especially SolarWinds.
• General Knowledge of Server Hardware. 
• Knowledge of operating systems (Linux & Windows).
• Basic web application knowledge such as Apache, tomcat. 
• Basic Knowledge of hardware security module.
• Good Knowledge of security solutions.
• Good Knowledge of Endpoint Solutions.

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: mercy.joseph@up-ng.com using the Job title as the subject of the mail.