• Application Deadline:
• Position: IT Security Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: IT Operations

About the Position

• We are seeking an IT Security Manager to report to the Head, IT and Operations.


• You will be instrumental in the design and enforce policies and procedures that protect our organization's computing infrastructure from all forms of security breaches. 

In this role, you will

• Partner with relevant stakeholders to maintain and improve the security posture of Business and IT.  


• Develop appropriate measures to understand the effectiveness of securing the bank through the availability of systems.  


• Perform monitoring via the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool as well as from external sources (e.g. telephone or email).  


• Developing and implementing a comprehensive plan to secure our computing infrastructure.  


• Monitoring network usage to ensure compliance with security policies.  


• Keeping up to date with developments in IT security standards and threats.  


• Performing penetration tests to find any flaws.  


• Documenting any security breaches and assessing their damage.  


• Educating colleagues about security software and best practices for information security.  


• Responsibility of identification, measurement, assessment and reporting of IT risk - Second Line of Defence (2LOD)  


• Responsible for the Digital Access Management regarding all used Applications (Such as Core-banking Systems)  


• Incident response / support of IT Teams during security related incidents.  


• Assessment of Key Risk Indicators to identify and migrate appropriate actions in close collaboration with the Head of IT (1LOD)  


• Maintenance of the Information Security Framework and underlying policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.  

Ideally, you will have

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field  


• Relevant IT Security related qualifications, for example MCSE, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CCISO or others. 


• 5 Years’ experience in identical role, configuration, optimization, and security monitoring of incident handling to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets  


• 3 Years’ experience in TCP/IP, HTTP, network access controls, security principles  


• Demonstrated knowledge of standards associated with the role, e.g. ISO, CobiT, ITIL.   

We are the place for you, if:

• You are excited about technology and the complexities of the future.


• You’re looking for a place to learn and grow.


• You care a lot about detail and pride yourself in impeccable execution.


• You can collect and analyze lots of data and feed in just the right amount of intuition to make sound decisions.


• You are ready to work extremely hard, at a fast pace, to achieve audacious goals.


• You love to speak up, ask questions and are comfortable challenging anyone or any idea.

This job is perfect for you if you have:

• Solid knowledge of various information security frameworks.  


• Ability to educate a non-technical audience about various security measure. 


• Must be a creative and analytical thinker   


• Must have excellent execution skills and be passionate about achieving excellence   


• Commitment to learning and personal development with an ambitious growth mindset   


• Communication skills & active listening   


• Investigation & diagnostic skills.

What is in it for you?

• You’ll work on solutions to complex, real-world challenges with tangible social and economic impact.


• You will receive competitive compensation and work with passionate teammates in a flat, performance-driven culture.