Cybersecurity Officer at Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited (NESCO)

Purpose of the Job

• Responsible for safeguarding NESCO’s digital infrastructure by monitoring vulnerabilities, investigating security incidents, and ensuring compliance with industry-specific security standards and regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Cybersecurity Officer shall therefore be responsible, but not limited, for the following:

• Design and enforce robust cybersecurity policies, procedures, and industry-specific best practices for NESCO
• Integrate security protocols seamlessly into the organization’s IT and Operational Technology (OT) systems 
• Assess, select, and implement advanced cybersecurity tools, technologies, and frameworks to enhance protection
• Continuously monitor networks, systems, and applications to detect and address potential vulnerabilities and threats 
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents with urgency, conducting investigations and ensuring timely resolution and reporting 
• Analyze the root causes of security breaches and provide actionable recommendations to prevent recurrence
• Ensure adherence to relevant cybersecurity regulations, standards, and frameworks 
• Analyze and assess risks related to hardware, software, and operational processes
• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management plan to mitigate identified vulnerabilities 
• Prepare periodic reports for the attention of the Lead, IT 
• Perform any other tasks as assigned from time to time by Lead, IT

Minimum Educational & Professional Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

• First degree (B.SC) or H.N.D + PGD and Masters in the same field in in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field 
• 2-4 years of experience in Cybersecurity

Attributes and Competencies

• Strong understanding of SCADA systems, industrial control systems (ICS), and energy sector technologies 
• Proficiency in cybersecurity tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and SIEM platforms
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks like NIST, CIS Controls, and COBIT