Vacancies: Test Management Specialist, Access and Systems Security Specialist
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: Test Management Specialist (NEXTCBN/LOT1TMS)
Office: Quality and Compliance Management Division
Role/Code/Description and Relevant Experience
The Test Management Specialist will validate that solutions due to be released meet quality performance , architectural and functional requirements and are fit for business purpose. S/he will ensure that all test effort is effectively planned, monitored and executed and that core activities required by the Testing framework are completed in a structured, consistent manner.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for all phases of the Test Solution process, comprising
- Test Phases Unit, System, Integration, Functional Acceptance
- Test Deliverables Approach, Scenarios, conditions & Expected results, Test Cycle Control Sheet, Test Scripts
- Test Review process Informal Review, Formal Review, Sign-off, Quality Assurance Review
- Test Metrics and Reporting
- Develop strategies & methodologies to automate testing within the CBN
- Work with all solution development unit (e.g Application Management, Infrastructure
- Work with all solution development units (e.g Application Management, Infrastructure Operations & Security Management) during solution development to test and confirm that business and technical requirements are met
Competence Requirements
Core Skills
- Knowledge of end-to-end development process
- Testing (Automation for software and Infrastructure, Test methodologies, Risk-Based testing techniques, exploratory testing techniques)
- STLC of Testing (Requirement stage, Testing planning, Test Design, Test Verification & Construction, Test Execution, Results Analysis,
- Defect tracking, Reporting & Rework, Final Testing & Implementation, Post Implementation)
Generic Skills
- Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills
- Goal orientation
- Good written or oral communication ability
Experience
Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in IT Quality Management, Testing Release & Development Management
Qualification
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) Post Graduate degree added advantage.
Added Advantage
- Membership of the following professional bodies is an added advantage; NCS,CPS, NIM or ISACA.
- Possession of the following certification in an added advantage: ITIL Manager; (CSA- Certification in Control self-Assessment; ISEB Certified tester.
Position: Access and Systems Security Specialist (NEXTCBN/LOT1ASSS)
Office: Information Security Management Division
Role/ Code/ Description and Relevant Experience:
The Access and Systems Security Specialist will implement systems, identity and access security measures for multiple platforms of varying technologies in accordance with laid down policies and regulations.
Requirements:
- Assist in research and development of IT security policy and procedures based on industry standards and tailored to CBN’s needs
- Review employee violations of computer security procedures as recorded by the computer and report violations to appropriate authority
- Regulate access to computer data files, monitor data file use and update computer security files
- Maintain and monitor log-on identification across all technology platforms
- Identify potential areas where existing security may require changes
- Provide data security services such as analyzing risks and putting in controls to protect against unauthorized access to business data, changes – to data, etc
- Perform the administration of computer systems’ security requirements and monitor security access to the entire complex computing/network environment
- Perform security audits and improve on areas that may need upgrades/updates.
- Analyze report for Application threat and vulnerability Assessment. Perform Application Penetration Test
- Assist in developing and implementing security training and awareness programs to educate CBN staff about the Bank’s information security solutions and their requirements
- Manage updates and monitor anti-virus software on the antivirus server
Competence Requirements
Core Skills:
- Familiarity with leading practices in security standards / frameworks
- Proficiency with Enterprise Management and security tools
- In-depth knowledge of established computer-industry security procedures for multiple computer platforms
- In-depth experience with security issues on multiple operating systems platforms such as UNIX, Windows 2000/2003, Sun Solar is
- Working knowledge of communications and security standards and protocols
- In-depth knowledge of Threat and Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, antivirus solutions and end point protection
Generic Skills:
- Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills
- Goal orientation
- Good written and oral communication ability
- Mentoring and coaching
- Initiative
Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in IT security management. At least 2 years must have been spent in Access and Systems functions.
Qualification:
- 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)
- Post graduate degree is an added advantage
Added advantage:
- 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 and 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 vie 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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