IT Security Planning & Architecture Resources Officer (Level 2)

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated IT security professional to lead cybersecurity initiatives and protect our organization's critical data and infrastructure. In this role, you will work closely with Senior Management and the Group Cybersecurity team to develop and implement comprehensive security strategies that safeguard our information systems, enterprise applications, and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead security investigations and assist Senior Management in defining strategies to protect organizational data from attacks
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives in conjunction with the Group Cybersecurity team
• Design and implement security controls to safeguard and monitor events for information systems, enterprise applications, and data
• Lead the implementation of information security projects from planning through execution
• Define and enforce security requirements for applications in development
• Design, document, and deploy secure infrastructure solutions to enhance the organization's security posture
• Ensure integrity, availability, and confidentiality of all critical enterprise data
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle
• Monitor and ensure compliance with security requirements throughout the development process
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding operational implementation of security policies and best practices
• Work with the Client Server Team to ensure technical plans are practical, controls are sustainable, and implementations minimize risk and adverse impact to servers, workstations, and user productivity
• Implement infrastructure, configurations, and processes to monitor security-related events
• Research and evaluate new technologies to prevent data loss and service interruptions
• Document and operationalize information security procedures and controls
• Maintain current and comprehensive security documentation
• Ensure conformance to the Cybersecurity Blueprint and Roadmap
• Provide strategic inputs to identify and close security gaps and vulnerabilities
• Communicate and engage with stakeholders throughout all initiatives
• Anticipate and address potential problems and complications proactively

Location

Lagos, Nigeria