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 Objectives

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

Duties & 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).

Application Closing Date
23rd March, 2026.

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