Vacancies at GVA Partners

• We require the service of a highly skilled Business Analyst with experience to join our dynamic team.
• The successful individual will conduct business analysis for new product releases and new projects.
• This individual will be involved in requirement analysis, documentation, scope validation, coordination and assessment of requests from stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Assess the scope of the API project (what the business wants) and defines the milestones
• Facilitates brainstorming sessions between all the stakeholders, knowledge matter experts and engineering team
• Establish and evaluates the API requirements and define the API Requirements
• Documentation (API client requirements, REST services, class diagrams)
• Translates API client needs into technical API specifications (OpenAPI )
• Create user stories for the delivery team
• Elaborate the deliverables of the acceptance phase: acceptance strategy, acceptance notebooks, acceptance reports
• Carry out the UATs and organize the test phases with the business users and product owners
• Collaborate with the different members of the project team according to the project phase
• Produce the necessary documentation for each project phase (API Requirements Documentation)

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in computer science, engineering, statistics or other related fields (Master degree is a plus) with at least 3 years building business software. Minimum of 2.1
• Excellent functional and technical proficiency in software development (Domain Driven Design, UML Diagrams, Design Pattern…)
• Mandatory knowledge of API design and implementation (REST API, OpenAPI)
• Experience with an API Management Platform (Apigee, MuleSoft, Axway, Software AG…)
• Strong knowledge of DevOps methodology and good knowledge of an Agile Project Management Tool (Azure DevOps, JIRA…)
• Good understanding of Micro services architecture and cloud technologies with knowledge of C# or Java or Python
• An ability to visualize data using presentations, diagrams, infographics
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with high level of critical thinking

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Job Overview

• Maintaining and providing guidance on PMO processes and policies.
• Timely and quality reporting on the project portfolio.
• Managing the day-to-day activities of the PMO as guided by the Team Lead, PMO
• Standardization of project templates in line with organizational best practices

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring compliance to project governance frameworks and development of appropriate reporting tools which deliver value.
• All governance reporting is accurate and timely, with appropriate reporting on project timeframes, budget, scope, and benefits.
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Providing support and assistance to project managers and members of the project team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, PMO

Skills/Competencies:

• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Proven experience as a PMO member or project management experience
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Sound understanding of change management practices.
• Good knowledge of Project Planning and Management Skills
• Good understanding of the financial services industry and the need for periodically embarking on IT enabled business change projects.
• Adequate knowledge of package implementation of integrated systems
• Working knowledge of contract management, budget, and cost management

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or related field
• 4 – 6 years’ working experience within project management, preferably in a financial institution.
• Competency in project management tools·
• Participate in all IT Planning and policy development efforts.
• The production of periodic project reports overseen by the Team Lead.
• Provide supportive leadership, motivating and directing staff as they work.
• Influence internal stakeholders to achieve the desired outcomes, including process improvement, of the PMO.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Performance management
• Ability to take ownership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral & Written communication

Desirable

• Relevant professional qualifications
• Certifications Include.
• ITIL, PMI Certified Associate in Project Management, CBAP, Office of Government Commerce (OGC) Prince2 Foundation

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• We are seeking an experienced and dynamic SOC Manager to join our team. As a SOC Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing our Security Operations Centre, ensuring the security of our organization’s digital assets and infrastructure.
• The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in cybersecurity and SOC operations, along with proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of security analysts and engineers in the Security Operations Centre.
• Oversee the daily operations of the SOC, including incident response, monitoring, and detection of security events.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the protection of the organization’s assets.
• Coordinate and lead incident response efforts, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, network operations, and risk management, to address security issues and implement security best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, and implement appropriate security measures.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits of SOC processes and procedures, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on the overall security posture of the organization.
• Stay abreast of regulatory compliance requirements and ensure adherence to applicable security standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on SOC operations.
• Strong knowledge of security technologies, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management systems.
• Experience in incident response management and handling complex security incidents.
• Proficiency in security monitoring, threat intelligence, and security incident analysis.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor a diverse team of security professionals.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with internal teams, external stakeholders, and senior management.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GCIH are highly desirable.

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Summary of Functions

• Drive the Automation of the Security Baseline configuration using Enterprise tools Puppet, Ansible
• Manage the Database security program including onboarding, discovery, use cases, upgrades & regular assessments. Tool is Imperva
• Based on the nature of security threats perceived, assesses and establishes mitigating steps to ensure appropriate treatment and escalate as appropriate. Co-ordination of security systems disciplines in the face of active threats.
• Provides expert technical insight and industry perspective in the creation, delivery, and integration of complex and comprehensive security solutions and architecture.
• Collaborates and acts as a security architecture liaison with other IT areas and to design and/or recommend new security solutions as needs arise.
• Liaise with other relevant functions to facilitate the timeous closure of incidents and vulnerabilities
• Ensure Security controls are regularly evaluated as part of the Security Assessment program with proposed remedial actions to address noted baseline variances
• Support the implementation of risk assessments exercises across the Information Technology function in order to trap and highlight information security weaknesses and advice on controls to mitigate those risks.
• Implement standards for testing methodologies, techniques and procedures and conduct robust quality standard programme.
• Lead IT Controls Assessments and compliance exercises.
• Support controls design for Operating systems, Applications & Database Security, implementation, assessments & reporting
• Monitor compliance to Information security policies, procedures and standards via a robust information security program/plan depicting continuous planned and ad-hoc audit and review exercises.
• Liaise with other relevant functions/stakeholder to implement information security as defined by Nigeria.
• Manage escalating issues (within the information security domain) along with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain key metrics that are indicative of the security posture of the infrastructure.
• Produce Executive Dashboard Security reporting showing actionable insights from IT Security monitoring tools

Education, Experience, and Skills required

• Minimum of First Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology/Systems or any related discipline preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Cyber security or roles with a focus on Application, Operating systems & Database security.
• Experience with Windows/Unix/Linux Operating systems with a focus on cybersecurity
• Relevant industry certifications (i.e. CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, COMPTIA+, Imperva Database administrator, Puppet practitioner, CASP+ CEH, GCIH, GCIA, OSCP)
• Experience with SIEM (Arcsight), EDR (Falcon Crowdstrike, Packet Analysis, HIPS/NIPS, Network Monitoring tools, Service Now Ticketing, Database Security.
• Technical experience around Identity Access Management, Controls configuration management & automation using Puppet/Ansible/Chef, Vulnerability assessments and treatment, Technical systems baseline governance & Implementation.
• Proven experience with best practices, frameworks & standards implementation across technology stacks, Auditing across varying technology, integrating log sources to a SIEM and offense/alerts tuning.
• Proven experience in penetration testing & Use of offensive Security Red team tools.
• Proven experience in business continuity & use of defensive Blue team tools.
• Proven experience in identifying, developing, implementing and evaluating risk response options & providing management with information to enable risk response decisions.
• Experience in identifying requirements, developing architectures, and deploying enterprise Security architecture, ensuring that the implementation adheres to standards and best-practices.
• Mastered the principles of how business strategy drives Security.
• Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills is critical to this role: (Able to convey and sell ideas and strategies to stake holders).
• Knowledge of SQL is desirable – minimum Intermediate.
• Experience with database security administration tools, security assessments and secure database configuration
• Knowledge & Implementation of best practices & Hardening frameworks, DISA, CIS, NIST, ISO, PCIDSS etc.

Deadline: Jan 1, 2024