Vacancies: Senior Network Security Specialist, Assistant Network Security
Our client is the regulator and highest policy making institution for the financial services sector. Due to the attendant need to ensure appropriate personnel and capacity to effectively carry out its various statutory obligations within the institution, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has identified several positions for hire across the different directorates in the organization.
The following are the various vacancies:
Potential applicants for information Technology (IT) specific vacancies (from graduate entry level to experienced hires) are required to fill vacancies within the IT Division- Applicants will be required to hold educational and professional qualifications of a minimum of first degree/HND in Computer Science, Information Technology and related disciplines such as (Computer Engineering, Computer with Economics/Mathematics, Management Information Systems and Electrical/Electronic Engineering). A post graduate degree is an added advantage. Applicants are not expected to exceed and must be confident, self motivated and result-oriented individuals. Kindly apply for following vacancies as detailed below noting clearly on your application the reference for the vacancy you are applying for:
Position: Senior Network Security Specialist (NEXTCBN/LOT1SNSS)
Office: Information Security Management Division
Role/Code/Description and Relevant Experience
The Senior Security Specialist will develop all necessary documentation on enterprise network security and performance of schedule security tests and ensure all access, network and program security policies are adhered to.
Job Requirements
- Develop Network Security Policies
- Monitor, identify, document and report Network Security policy breaches
- Network Security Administration -User priviledge administration
- Network Security Awareness
- Monitor Network for Threat and Vulnerability
- Conduct Network Vulnerability Assessment
- Perform Network Penetration test
- Analyse report of Network Threat and Vulnerability Assessment
- Identify Network Improvement opportunities/patches
- Scan and analyze logs on routers, firewalls, network server. Web servers, file servers, etc
- Monitor IDS logs
- Perform ethical hacking test and secure the networks to protect CBN from the threats hackers and crackers pose:
- Comprehensive Network Audit/log management
- Prompt resolution of user issues
Competence Requirements
Core Skills
- Working knowledge of networking LAN and WAN
- Working knowledge of communications and security standards and protocols
- Adequate knowledge of interoperability amongst various network components
- Adequate knowledge of network security tools
- Knowledge of cabling schemes
- In-depth knowledge of PKI, firewalls. Internet security,Token Ring etc
- Knowledge of satellite and terrestrial communication
- Working knowledge of operating systems
- Adequate knowledge of telephone systems such as PABX for voice service/VOIP
- Adequate knowledge of architecture environment
- Adequate knowledge of network performance analysis and design.
- Advance knowledge of complex networks and protocols (MLPS, VLANs, PIX, Cisco IOS)
Generic Skills
- Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills
- Goal orientation
- Good written and oral communication ability
- Mentoring and coaching
- Initiative
Experience:
Applicants should have minimum of 4 years relevant experience in IT Security Management. At least 2 years must have been spent in a supervisory role.
Qualification:
- A first degree/HND in Computer Science, Information and Technology and related disciplines (Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, and Electrical/Electronics Engineering).
Added advantage
- Membership of the following professional
- Possession of the following certifications is an added advantage: ITIL Manager; CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional; SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner: CIPP – Certified Information Privacy Professional; CISM – Certified Information Security Manager; CRISC -Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control; Certified Security Analyst & Licensed Penetration Tester.
Position: Assistant Network Security (NEXTCBN/LOT1ANSS)
Office: Information Security Management Division
Role/Code/Description and Relevant Experience
The Assistant Network Security will develop all necessary documentation on enterprise network security and perform scheduled security tests and ensure all network and program security policies are adhered to. He/She will ensure an effective and efficient secure environment for the systems and communication network.
Job Requirements
- Monitor, identify, document and report Network Security policy breaches
- Network Security Administration -User privilege administration
- Monitor Network for Threat and Vulnerability
- Conduct Network Vulnerability Assessment
- Perform Network Penetration test
- Analyse report of Network Threat and Vulnerability Assessment
- Scan and analyze Jogs on routers, firewalls, network server, Web servers file servers etc
- Monitor IDS logs
- Perform ethical hacking test and secure the networks to protect CBN from the threats hackers and crackers pose.
- Prompt resolution of user issues
Competence Requirements Core Skills
- Adequate knowledge of networking LAN and WAN
- Adequate knowledge of Satellite communication and Terrestrial communication technology
- Adequate knowledge of communications protocols and standards
- Adequate knowledge of interoperability amongst various network components
- Knowledge of cabling scheme
- Working Knowledge of and experience in major operating systems such as MS Windows 2000/2003, Unix Solar is, Linux etc
- Adequate knowledge of telephone systems such as PABX for voice services/VOIP
- Adequate knowledge of architecture environments
Generic Skills
- Good written and oral communication ability
- Action planning, Motivating, Analytical mind and strong problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work independently in a highly dynamic environment with minimum supervision
Experience: Post NYSC
Qualification:
Applicant should have a first degree/HND in Computer Science, Information Technology and related disciplines (Computer Engineering, Computer with Economics/ Mathematics, Management information Systems, and Electrical/Electronics Engineering).
Added advantage
Membership of the following professional
Possession of the following certifications is an added advantage: ITIL Manager; CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional; SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner: CIPP – Certified Information Privacy Professional; CISM – Certified Information Security Manager; CRISC -Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control; Certified Security Analyst & Licensed Penetration Tester.
How to Apply:
If you qualify and are interested in any of these positions, please send in your CV (as an attachment) stating the reference code of the position being applied for as the subject of the email.
Applicants who hail from the following state Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Yobe, Zamfara, Sokoto, Jigawa, Kebbi, FCT and Taraba are also strong encouraged to apply to fill the various positions with a view to shoring up their representation in the Bank’s work force (from graduate entry level to experienced hires) Finance and Accountancy, Mathematics, Economics, Agricultural Economists, Human Resources, Legal, Supply Chain Management, computer Sciences, information Technology, Electrical Engineering and all other relevant disciplines.
Economic Policy – NEXTCBN/LOT2A
Financial Systems and Policy NEXTCBN/LOT2B
Operations NEXTCBN/LOT2C
Corporate Services NEXTCBN/LOT2D
Applications should be submitted on or before 20th March 2012 via email to cbnrecruitment@nextzon.com Note also that all interested applicants must ensure that the following information is clearly stated on the top left corner of their CV’s:
Name
State Of Origin
Age
Sex
Job Code
Role
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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