Head, ICT Security and Business Continuity at Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc)

Job Description

• The suitable candidate will led the team to ensure that ICT assets are specified, deployed, maintained and operated to standards that enable a risk-mitigated and secure business environment

Key Roles / Responsibilities

• Strategically and operationally align design, specifications, deployments, operations and maintenance of IT assets to high security standards.
• Advocate security and secure practices within the organisation.
• Lead in the development of technical solutions that help mitigate security vulnerabilities
• Own and execute the business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
• Manage and solve strategic and operational security issues
• Define and analyse key IT security metrics and trends and report them to stakeholders
• Ensure security awareness for all employees
• Work with other ICT Heads to ensure data privacy, data integrity and availability of ICT assets
• Provide regular and consistent security briefings for stakeholders
• Conduct budget preparation, tracking and Reporting

Qualifications

• Minimum of a University degree in computer science or related field. Preferred: MSc in Computer Science or Related Field.
• CISSP/ CISA. CCIE Security or equivalent certifications
• 4 years application level vulnerability testing and web application security. Strong foundation and in-depth knowledge of network security, authentication, security protocols and applied cryptography. Code level security auditing a plus
• Experience conducting regular disaster recovery tests in a medium to large size organization.
• Knowledge of Security as applied to Virtualized Environments and Cloud Computing
• A minimum of 6 years principal or management experience.
• Highly Developed People Skill.
• Strong Project Management Skill.
• Strong Mentoring skills.
• Excellent Analytical, Organizational & Multitasking skills.
• Strong Communication, Presentation and Interpersonal Skills.
• Discreet with Integrity
• Self motivated with focus on results