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Information & Cybersecurity (ICS) Security Standard Officer

Nigeria

Job Description

JOB OBJECTIVES

Information/Cybersecurity risk and governance team that is responsible for development and enforcement of policies and guidelines that is aligned to business requirements and processes.
Implement and Maintain Security Compliance Standards and regulatory requirements – ISO27001, PCI DSS, Cybersecurity etc.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform security requirement validation and documentation reviews to ensure they are performed efficiently and effectively.
Plan and coordinate independent Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Test (VAPT).
Monitors compliance with Information/Cybersecurity policies, baselines, guidelines and procedures.
Assesses threats and vulnerabilities in the Banks electronic products and related technology platforms and provide information/cybersecurity risk guidance.
Assesses threats and vulnerabilities regarding information assets and recommends the appropriate information security controls and measures.
Ensure timely and effective corrective actions are taken to correct deficiencies and provide status reporting.
Manage Internal and External Security Audit.
Develop metrics and monitoring processes to assess the effectiveness of the Bank’s overall information and cyber security risk management and measure its performance and efficiency.
Obtain and review periodic PCI DSS compliance report from stakeholders in support of security requirements and report on any identified gaps for remedial action.

Minimum Education: First Degree in computer science/Engineering.
Professional Certifications: CISM, CISSP, ISO27001 Lead Implementer, ISO27032 Cyber Security Lead Manager or any Cybersecurity Professional Certifications.

Minimum experience – 5 years’ experience in facilitating and conducting security assessment and compliance related to PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and Cybersecurity Framework.
KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge
Banking structure, policies and procedures.
Banking services/products and operational risk
Deep knowledge of Information Security
Management frameworks and practices (ISOD7001, PCI DSS, NIST)
Enterprise security risk management frameworks and processes
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Test Techniques
Skill/Competencies
Communications skills (written and oral)
Must be self-solution driven, proactive and have acceptable knowledge of the business environment
Reasoning and Analytical
Interpersonal and leadership skills
Good presentation skills
Job Info
Job Identification 1825
Posting Date 09/29/2026, 07:55 PM
Apply Before 10/13/2026, 08:00 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations SAMUEL ASABIA HOUSE, LAGOS, LAGOS, NG

Information & Cybersecurity (ICS) Security Standard Officer