Information Security Engineer at eRecruiter Nigeria

Our Client is a highly advanced technology platform created to drive and power the new digital payments revolution in Africa. They have an opening for an Information Security Engineer.

Job Objective

• Working within the Information Security Operations team you will take an active role in the configuration and maintenance of a diverse range of security tools; be an advocate for Information Security across multiple business units and ensure that systems are compliant with internal and government security standards.
• Monitor security tools to detect security events & incidents; Report and escalate any security breaches to the Information Technology Security Officer.
• Operate vulnerability scanning and compliance tools to identify system weaknesses and liaise with other IT to co-ordinate remedial actions.
• Monitor the changing threat landscape to identify and report emerging threats and issues; Assess the impact of emerging vulnerabilities and manage teams to co-ordinate appropriate remedial actions.
• Enhance technical security process and procedures ensuring alignment to the corporate security policy.
• Represent IT Security matters at technical and business forums;
• Provide guidance and support to technical teams on security standards and industry best practice

Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess and/or analyze multiple security log data from various heterogeneous security devices. This includes analysis of logs from:
  • SIEM
  • Firewall
  • Proxies
  • End-point malware protection
  • Servers and workstations
  • Other security technologies and devices
• Provide Incident Response (IR) support when analysis confirms actionable incident.
• Deliver threat and vulnerability analysis as well as security advisory services.
• Analyze and respond to previously undisclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities
• Investigate, document and report on information security issues and emerging trends.
• Integrate and share information with relevant teams.
• Drive innovation by analyzing and interpreting data to test and inform a new initiative or approach.
• Accountable for successful completion of multiple, individual projects simultaneously.
• Communicate effectively by contributing significantly to the development and delivery of a variety of written and visual documents for diverse audiences.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• Relevant industry recognized certification such as MCSE, CISA, CCNA, PCIP, PCI-ISA etc would be beneficial
• Knowledge of various security methodologies and processes, and technical security solutions (SIEM, firewall and intrusion detection systems).
• Knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications.
• Knowledge of common Internet protocols and applications.
• Working knowledge of windows and linux Operating Systems.
• Knowledge of standards associated with the role, e.g. ISO, CobiT, PCIDSS.