Job Description
The role holder will support the Technology Security Assurance roles as required by the business.Role Purpose for the Technology Security Assurance Officer Job
Conduct periodic security reviews, vulnerability assessments & penetration tests across all of clients systems/infrastructure.
Ensure all new and existing systems/products/services comply with clients security policies & standards and other industry best practices e.g. ISO27001, PCI, GDPR etc.
Provide timely and quality security assurance reports and advice to the business when required even with very tight deadlines
Do regular follow ups with system custodians/owners to ensure any security risks identified are addressed within the agreed timelines
Define technology security metrics and report periodically on security compliance across all networks/systems
Develop a monthly scorecard for each department based on how well they are performing in terms of Technology Security compliance Research on new threats/technologies/vulnerabilities/security design principles etc.
Job Requirements
Degree in Electrical Eng/Computer Science/Information Technology or other relevant Technical Degree
Advanced professional information security certifications e.g. CISSP/CISM/CISA/GIAC/CEH/CPTP/OSCP are preferred
Advanced Networking certifications: CCNA/CCNP/CCSP/CCIE are also preferred
Certifications in Microsoft Windows and Linux/Unix Operating Systems
Certifications in the use and administration of security tools e.g. Firewalls/IDS/Antivirus/Ethical Hacking tools
Certifications in Virtualization Technologies e.g. VMware, HyperV, EMC, Cisco UCS
Skills and Experience
Minimum of 1 years’ working experience in Information Systems Security – e.g. Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Pre-and-Post Implementation System Reviews,etc.
Minimum of 1 years’ working experience in Networks and Operating Systems e.g. Cisco, Windows (All), Unix, Linux etc.
Minimum of 1 years’ working experience in programming and various Web application technologies e.g. cPanel, ModSecurity, Apache, Java, PHP, ASP, CMS, Joomla,
WordPress etc. will be an added advantage
Working knowledge of Virtualization Technologies e.g. VMware, Microsoft HyperV, etc. will be an added advantage
Working knowledge and experience in DevOps and Microservices technologies i.e. Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Github/Gitlab etc…
Working knowledge of Mobile and GSM technologies e.g. Android, IOS, 2G, 3G, LTE, USSD etc…
Excellent communication skills and team player.
Excellent project management skills and proven task execution (getting things done).
Superior report writing and presentation skills.
Very analytical and logical thinking and Customer focused
