Cyber Security Specialist at Lagosbiz

Lagosbiz is an innovative startup on a mission to transform the business landscape of Lagos by creating a comprehensive directory of local businesses. We believe in empowering businesses of all sizes to reach a wider audience, connect with potential customers, and thrive in the dynamic city of Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cyber Security Specialist

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

• We are looking for a Cyber Security Specialist to join our team to work closely with the stakeholders to ensure that cyber security projects meet objectives across our organization. They are responsible for various tasks, including process re-engineering and documentation of activities related to this area.
• A Cyber Security Specialist’s responsibilities include using their skills to detect insecure features and malicious activities within our networks and infrastructure. They will implement customized application security assessments for client-based asset risk, corporate policy compliance as well as conduct vulnerability assessment. They should have an advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.
• The specialist’s focus is not only limited to assessing whether vulnerabilities exist but also how those risks could be mitigated which can help provide organizations with more confidence about system stability going forward.
• Ultimately, you will work to ensure the security of our business information, employee data and client information throughout our entire network.

Responsibilities

• Determine security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits
• Upgrade our network and infrastructure systems
• Implement and maintain security controls
• Identify and solve potential and actual security problems
• Assess the current situation, evaluating trends and anticipating security requirements
• Keep users informed by preparing performance reports; communicating system status
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements and Skills

• Proven work experience as a Cyber Security Specialist or similar role
• Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data and other attack artifacts
• Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions
• Proficiency with antivirus and security software.

Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
28th June, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email