CyberSecurity Practice Lead at JobMerge Consulting Limited

JobMerge Consulting Limited – Our client is an e-procurement business owner, they are recruiting to fill the position below:

Title: CyberSecurity Practice Lead

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client is looking to engage a Cybersecurity Practice Lead with 5 years’ experience to join their team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing and executing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that aligns with the business objectives.

Job Duties

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cyber security strategy and roadmap for the organisation
• Establish and enforce cyber security policies, procedures, and guidelines in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Review code and ensure secure coding practices are followed throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Perform penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications.
• Collaborate with IT and other relevant departments to ensure security measures are integrated into systems and applications.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, conduct investigations, and implement incident response procedures.
• Stay updated on the latest cyber security threats, trends, and technologies to continuously improve the organisation’s security posture.
• Conduct security awareness training programs for employees to promote a culture of cyber security awareness.
• Lead the development and implementation of security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption mechanisms, and access controls.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party security assessments and audits.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers related to cyber security.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure data protection and privacy regulations are followed.
• Maintain documentation of cyber security policies, procedures, and incident response plans
• Provide regular reports and updates on cyber security metrics, incidents, and ongoing initiatives to senior management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g.,CISSP, CISM, CEH) are strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a proven track record of successfully leading and managing a cybersecurity team.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of industry regulations and standards (e.g., ISO, NIST, NDPR, PCI-DSS, GDPR) and their practical implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and incident response planning.

What’s on Offer

• Salary Range: N1,000,000 – N1,500,000 Monthly
• Health Insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid time off (maternity/paternity leave, annual leave)
• Training and development opportunities
• Professional membership subscription
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects within the tech ecosystem

Deadline: 30th September, 2023.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to apply online

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