Local Information Security Officer at Alfred and Victoria Associates

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought after Human Capital Development Organization in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all profession.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Local Information Security Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Reports to: CIO

Job Description

• The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in IT with a strong background in information security and risk management and will be responsible for implementing and maintaining our information security program.
• You will work closely with other teams to ensure that our systems, processes, and data are secure and compliant with regulatory standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with external software development vendors and partners.
• Provide regular progress updates and reports to senior management.
• Develop and implement information security policies, procedures, and standards that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular security assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities and implement controls to mitigate those risks.
• Monitor and investigate security incidents and take appropriate action to prevent and mitigate security breaches.
• Develop and implement security awareness training programs to educate employees on information security best practices.
• Apply and distribute the Central Information System Security Policy (ISSP) and control the correct application of the ISSP on the perimeter.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure that security requirements are integrated into system designs and development processes.
• Conduct regular security audits and assessments of third-party vendors and partners to ensure compliance with our security policies and standards.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging threats and vulnerabilities to inform the development of our security strategies and tactics.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on the state of information security within the organization.

Essential Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Hard Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in information security and risk management.
• Strong understanding of information security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, or CIS.
• Experience with security tools such as vulnerability scanners, intrusion detection systems, and log analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of network security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of data protection and privacy regulations such as NDPR, GDPR, CCPA, or HIPAA.
• Knowledge of IT processes and control frameworks such as ITIL.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• High degree of initiative, dependability, and ability to work with little supervision
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Inherently demonstrate a high level of integrity and trustworthiness
• The ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to information processed, stored, or accessed by the systems
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds

Remuneration
N500,000 - N650,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
13th June, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.