Specialist, Enterprise Application Security at IHS Towers

The Opportunity

• We are expanding our global footprint and we are seeking an individual to join our team in Nigeria as Specialist, Enterprise Application Security. 
• Specialist, Enterprise Application Security will Contribute towards continuous improvement of the company’s enterprise cyber-security posture while applying expertise to address initiatives, issues and projects involving enterprise-wide application security.

Key Responsibilities

• Predict, detect, prevent, and/ or mitigate information security threats to the business
• Co-execute cybersecurity initiatives with the Group Cyber-Security team.
• Design and implement security controls to safeguard and monitor events for information systems, enterprise applications, and data.
• Support implementation of information security projects and collaborate with Group Cyber-security team on cybersecurity initiatives as and when required.
• Drive internal and external vulnerability assessment, penetration test engagement, and support remediation efforts.
• Respond to escalated security events and drive security incident response processes to ensure timely resolution with minimal disruption.
• Lead quarterly Red Team and Blue Team exercises to improve enterprise security. 
• Provide expertise in security tools, including but not limited to firewalls, web application firewalls, IDS/ IDP, and anti-malware software.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure technical implementation plans are practical and managed to minimize risks and adverse impact to servers, workstations, and user productivity.
• Implementation infrastructure, configurations and processes to monitor information security-related events.
• Ensure all security system documentation is up to date.
• Drive planning and action remedies required to prevent exposure to information security-related threats.
• Develop information security project scope, key objectives, and success criteria. Communicate effectively to project team and key stakeholders.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, IT Security Operations.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, and / or any other related discipline.
• +5 years’ relevant experience in information security, desktop, server, and/ or network administration.
• Strong background as an engineer/ architect in application security infrastructure and various network technologies.
• Demonstrable knowledge of security best practices, such as defence in-depth, least privileges, need-to-know, separation of duties, access controls, encryption, etc.
• Hands-on experience with security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc.
• Possess thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.
• Familiar with web-related technologies (web applications, web services, service-oriented architectures) and network/ web-related protocols.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Collaboration & Teamwork

Functional Competencies:

• Penetration Testing
• Vulnerability Lifecycle Management
• Security Incidence Response
• Systems Auditing
• Database Security
• Firewall Design
• Intrusion Detection
• System Administration Implementation
• Telecommunications, Network, Wireless & Internet Security

Organizational Competencies:

• Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
• Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
• Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
• Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.