Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: IT Security Officer
Locations: Surulere, Lagos and Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- An IT security officer is responsible for protecting the organization’s information systems and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction.
- The IT security officer also ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain the organization’s information security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Monitor and respond to security incidents and breaches, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve them.
- Provide security awareness and training to staff and users on best practices and guidelines.
- Manage and administer security tools and systems, such as firewalls, antivirus, encryption, authentication, backup, and recovery.
- Research and evaluate new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization’s security posture.
- Report and document security issues and incidents, and provide recommendations and solutions.
Skills and Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field.
- At least three years of experience in information security or a similar role.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are preferred.
- Knowledge of information security principles, frameworks, standards, and best practices, such as ISO 27001, NIST, and COBIT.
- Proficiency in security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, antivirus, encryption, authentication, backup, and recovery.
- Ability to perform risk assessments and audits, and to analyse and resolve security incidents and breaches.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Salary
N400,000 – N700,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
7th November, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.
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