Manager - Information Security at Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent
Closing date: 31-Jul-14
Location: Lagos
Reference Number: 130-PEO00143

Key Accountabilities
? Designs, implements and upgrades the information security architecture and security protocols to ensure compliance with internal security policies, principles and practices
? Conducts software testing and quality assurance all hardware and other IT devices
? Installs, configures and maintains intrusion detection systems, security monitoring devices and responds to security breaches and alerts
? Evaluates and develops approaches to resolving potential and real security breaches
? Assess and monitors security events and provides remedial advice on identified potential risks to and vulnerabilities in the network
? Commissions and installs new applications and customizes existing applications, antivirus and internet security software in order to ensure security of both intranet and extranet
? Builds, assesses and configures ad-hoc applications, database schemes to support day-to-day administration of firewalls, Network access control, server operating systems etc.
? Initiates activities relating to contingency planning, business continuity management, IT disaster recovery plans and oversees proper replication, storage, archiving, back-up procedures
? Establishes, monitors and controls user access, permission and privileges

This role is responsible for the functionality, integrity and security of the Institute’s information databases with focus on ensuring regular updates/upgrades in line with changes in operational realities.
The position reports to the Assistant Director, Information Technology.

Skills/Competencies

• The role requires sound grasps of Data Protection Act, technical knowledge of database architecture as well as software and database management systems.
• The ideal person must have good analytical, problem solving and leadership skills. Ability to work under pressure, with good communication skills, diligence, integrity, attention to details, innovative and inquiring capacity are essentials skills for the role.

Education and Experience
• B.Sc./HND in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related discipline
• Minimum of four (4) years relevant post-professional qualification experience