The history of GUINEA INSURANCE PLC dates back to the year 1948 when British West African Corporation Limited (BEWAC) opened an Insurance Department and became Chief Agents in Nigeria for Legal and General Assurance Society Limited of London. In 1950, the Agency was extended to Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society Limited, United Kingdom. In response to Business Growth and to maximize available opportunities, Legal & General Assurance Society Limited, Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society Limited, Northern Region Development Corporation Limited and British West African Corporation Limited jointly incorporated an insurance Company. Thus, Guinea Insurance Company Limited became operative from December 3, 1958. The Overseas shareholders held 51% majority shares before the indigenization decree of 1976, reversed the holding to 60% Nigerian interest, 40% overseas. The Overseas Shareholders divested their 40% holding to existing Nigerian Shareholders in 1988 thereby making the Company 100% Nigerian. After the 2007 Recapitalization exercise in the industry, Guinea Insurance Plc is licensed by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to operate as an Insurer for all classes of General Insurance business. A copy of our new license is enclosed herewith; now, the Company has been fully restructured and repositioned to meet the ever-changing needs of our numerous customers as well as the challenges of the new millennium. GUINEA INSURANCE PLC is now managed by a crop of highly skilled and committed professionals, driven by modern technology and supported by vibrant and resourceful Board of Directors led by Sir Emeka Offor [KSC]. The company is positioned to provide excellent insurance services of global standard that yield high value-added to our numerous customers. The Head Office centrally located at Guinea Insurance House, 33 Ikorodu Road, Jibowu, Lagos together with the wide range network of branches spreading all over the country, we are poised to serve you better.
Job Summary:
- We are seeking a highly skilled and trustworthy IT Security / Cloud / Network Administrator to oversee the security, availability, and performance of our IT infrastructure. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in cloud environments, network architecture, and cybersecurity best practices. The ideal candidate will ensure robust defenses against cyber threats, maintain system integrity, and support ongoing digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Security Administration
- Manage and monitor firewalls, antivirus, endpoint security, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (e.g., Sophos, EDR).
- Implement and enforce security policies, access controls, and data protection measures.
- Perform vulnerability assessments, patch management, and coordinate penetration tests.
- Monitor logs and security alerts to detect, analyze, and respond to threats or breaches.
Cloud & Systems Management
- Administer and optimize cloud environments (e.g, Microsoft 365, Azure, Google ).
- Maintain backup solutions and disaster recovery plans, including regular testing.
- Monitor resource utilization, uptime, and system health.
Network Administration
- Design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN, switches, routers, VPNs, and firewalls.
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues and ensure high availability of services.
- Maintain up-to-date network documentation, topology, and IP inventory.
Operational Support
- Respond to escalated incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes.
- Support endpoint devices, printers, servers, and system updates.
- Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and internal teams for system upgrades and projects.
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure IT operations comply with regulatory standards (e.g., NAICOM MITSS, NDPR).
- Maintain detailed records of configurations, changes, incidents, and controls.
Required Qualifications & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4–8 years’ experience in a similar role.
Professional Certifications (at least one required):
- ITIL V4 - Mandatory o CompTIA Security+ / Network+
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate - Mandatory o Cisco CCNA / CCNP
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – is a plus o Ethical Hacking - Mandatory
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
- Practical experience with firewall and network security solutions.
- Proficiency in Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs.
- Familiarity with scripting (e.g., PowerShell) and automation.
- Strong troubleshooting and incident response skills.
- Knowledge of cloud administration (Azure, Microsoft 365).
- Strong documentation, communication, and reporting skills
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