Security Architect at Wema Bank Plc

Job Summary

• At Wema, our security architects works to design, build, test, and implement security systems within our IT network.
• They anticipate possible security risks, identify areas of weakness, and respond effectively to possible security breaches.

Job Description

• Planning, researching, and designing security architectures.
• Developing, reviewing, installation requirements for LANs, WANs, VPNs, routers, firewalls, and related network devices.
• Testing the final security system and updating and upgrading it as needed.
• Establishing disaster recovery procedures and conducting security breach drills.
• Remaining up to date with the latest security systems, standards, authentication protocols, and products.
• Reviewing current system security measures and recommending and implementing enhancements
• Conducting regular system tests and ensuring continuous monitoring of network security
• Developing project timelines for ongoing system upgrades
• Ensuring all personnel have access to the IT system limited by need and role
• Promptly responding to all security incidents and providing thorough post-event analyses

Job Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant certifications
  • CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional.
  • CISSP-ISSAP: Information Systems Security Architecture Professional.
  • CISM: Certified Information Security Manager.
  • CSSA: Certified SCADA Security Architect.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in information security and/or IT risk management with a focus on security, performance and reliability
• Solid understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorisation and security
• Good working knowledge of current IT risks and experience implementing security solutions.