System Administrator at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc - NIBSS

Grade: Banking Officer
Department: Technology Infrastructure
Division: Technology & Operations
Reports to: Unit Head, System Administration

Key Responsibilities

• Review of Security logs and alerts
• Manage, operationally, the profiles, users and passwords within the access control of NIBSS systems.
• Manage the cryptographic keys, coordination of cryptographic ceremonies.
• Conduct security research.
• Operate the Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
• Monitor the security systems (e.g. Nessus, Websense, Change Tracker e.t.c)
• Vulnerability assessment and analyze security patches of NIBSS Systems.
• Conduct periodic Security Assessment and Penetration Testing of key parameters of the NIBSS enterprise.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University. A master's degree or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Professional certification(s) is necessary to demonstrate proficiency in the functional objectives of the role. Hence, certifications such as MCSA, MCSE, MCP, will be an added advantage.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience related to the Job

Skill Requirements:

• University degree in Numerical Sciences;
• Good knowledge of Computer Networks;
• Good knowledge of Windows and UNIX flavoured Operating Systems;
• Knowledge of security tools and best practices;
• Understanding of programming techniques;
• Proficiency in MS Office suites;
• Microsoft Windows OS, Linux and Unix based OS;
• Application implementation, installation and support;
• Computer security and hardening;
• Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment;
• Implementation and management of endpoint protection tools;
• Active directory, SCOM, and SCCM;
• Virtualization and;
• Cryptographic modules

Competency Requirements
The desired candidate must exhibit competencies in the following:

• Courage to challenge
• Team spirit
• Focus on excellent delivery
• IS Security
• Customer Focus
• Information analysis and management.