Unit Head, Information Security Program Management at First Bank

Job ref.: 1900003J
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard

Job Descriptions

• Coordinate the development, implementation and maintenance of an information security program, process and plan for FirstBank.
• Manage the definition of information security roles and responsibilities
• Coordinate the resource allocation process for information security operations department ensuring that adequately trained, skilled resources are available to implement the information security program and plan.
• Lead cross-functional program teams in security remediation planning and execution of security programs by planning and tracking of tasks, schedules, resources and dependencies - facilitate & drive project meetings
• Raise accountability; escalate issues in a timely manner and create and maintain detailed Project Plans
• Champion & contribute to project management best practices and innovate & champion processes/methodologies at project level
• Manage the process of Identifying , managing , and maintaining the security work products, resources required to implement the information security program and plan
• Communicate and coordinate relationship with internal and external stakeholders including third party organizations, service providers, equipment manufacturers and other Strategic Business Units on Information Security initiatives and programs.
• Manage the Security budget of the department, allocate and manage funding for all information security activities
• Coordinate the measurement and monitoring of cost, schedule, and performance against the information security plan and set strategic objectives.
• Engage and coordinate relationship with relevant stakeholders from the security environment (internal and external)
• Review the status of the information security program with higher level managers
• Identify, review, assess, and enable business functions that impact information security.
• Work with other security departments to ensure that FirstBank is pursuing a coordinated strategic for the protection of its information assets.
• Coordinate enterprise projects, assign resources from ISOD and coordinate the implementation of Bank wide initiatives aimed at improving security across the Bank.
• Formulate framework, policies and enterprise projects and departmental projects that will ensure the ongoing security of the Bank.
• Manage project and provide status to Head, Information security Operations Department
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships/partnerships with external partners.
• Manage relationship with security equipment manufacturers, vendors and consultants.
• Support products and services offered by the Bank to ensure balance between customer assets security and product and service experience.
• Perform secondary support for upgrades and apply patches and/or bug fixes

Qualifications
Minimum Education: 

• First Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Higher Degrees
• At least three relevant professional certifications as appropriate

Experience:

• Minimum experience - Ten (10) years relevant working experience  and 3 year working experience at supervisory level