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Network Security Officer
Unified Payment Services Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 2 months ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Network Security Officer
Job Objective
Ensure the integrity of the network and security infrastructure of the company while providing excellent career growth opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure network connectivity to POS systems and banks
- Perform cleaning and tuning of desktops, laptops, and printers for users
- Ensure all network devices and systems are PCI-DSS compliant as required
- Maintain efficient internet access connectivity for transaction and email processing
- Update all anti-virus databases frequently as required
- Ensure optimal functionality of WAN link to disaster recovery (DR) site
- Maintain all security and communications devices in optimal condition with latest patches and firmware
- Ensure business continuity and strategic planning for DR site availability
- Execute information security strategy to proactively identify risks and drive remediation
- Ensure compliance with all physical and logical controls governing the data centre
- Deploy fixes and patches efficiently and in a timely manner
- Ensure all critical security patches (OS and Database) on all servers are up-to-date and tested before applying to production servers
- Review all warning and critical event logs using the SolarWinds application and escalate to responsible units
- Verify all servers have antivirus software with up-to-date signatures
- Regularly update enterprise storage and server firmware to ensure data availability and integrity
- Maintain current understanding of emerging cyber threats facing e-payment institutions
- Serve as point of contact for managing and delivering vulnerability and remediation reports
- Build effective relationships with key stakeholders supporting IT infrastructure, applications, processes, and operations
Reporting Relationships
Functionally reports to: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)