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Dangote Group

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IT Risk Manager

Lagos, Nigeria

Senior Manager, IT Security Operations

Closing: May 23, 2024

7 days remaining

Published: May 3, 2024 (13 days ago)

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s and / or Advanced degree in Computer Science or any related disciplines. Professional certifications such as CISA, ISO27001, CISSP, CISM, CEH, will be an asset.
  • 9+ years relevant experience in Information Security, IT Control and IT Risk. 
  • Hands-on experience in security systems review, Acunetix, Windows Server, Linux server, SIEM, Nipper, Nessus. 
  • Demonstrable experience with change management, user access management, segregation of duties matrix, and incident response. 
  • Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocol
Responsibilities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s and / or Advanced degree in Computer Science or any related disciplines. Professional certifications such as CISA, ISO27001, CISSP, CISM, CEH, will be an asset.
  • 9+ years relevant experience in Information Security, IT Control and IT Risk. 
  • Hands-on experience in security systems review, Acunetix, Windows Server, Linux server, SIEM, Nipper, Nessus. 
  • Demonstrable experience with change management, user access management, segregation of duties matrix, and incident response. 
  • Thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocol
  • Lead the IT security team in line with best practice such as ISO27001
  • Identify potential threats to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the company’s systems and network. 
  • Identify appropriate security technologies based on risks, policies, and architecture. 
  • Support the IT Architecture Review process and evaluate associated security of the proposed architectures. 
  • Contribute towards establishing credible security awareness throughout the organization. 
  • Create and establish processes around vulnerability management. 
  • Plan, buy, and roll out security hardware and software, ensuring IT and network infrastructure is designed according to best security practices. 
  • Perform real-time analyses of immediate threats. 
  • Triage when security threats materialize. 
  • Keep abreast of developing security threats and assist management to understand potential security problems that may arise from acquisitions or other big business moves. 
  • Prevent staff from misusing or misappropriating data. 
  • Ensure that only authorized users have access to restricted data and systems. 
  • Keep ahead of security needs by implementing programs or projects that mitigate risks, e.g. regular system patches. 
  • Determine root causes of breaches and deal with those responsible if internal while also planning to avoid repeats in future. 
  • Ensure IT security baselines and considerations are embedded in the procurement process for all applications. 
  • Keep informed of industry trends in cyber-security. 
  • Drive purchase of security solutions to combat IT security risk. 
  • Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Director, ITSSC. 

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