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IT Security Officer at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services LimitedLagos, Nigeria Networking and Tech Support
Full Time
Ascentech Services Ltd acts as a gateway to provide a wide range of recruitment and selection services to companies. We are a dedicated team of professional consultants offering top-of-the-line executive recruitment and selection services. We cater for the needs of a range of professionals seeking employment and work together to create effective solutions using our networks and strong client base.

Job Summary

  • An IT security officer is responsible for protecting the organization's information systems and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction.
  • The IT security officer also ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's information security policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents and breaches, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve them.
  • Provide security awareness and training to staff and users on best practices and guidelines.
  • Manage and administer security tools and systems, such as firewalls, antivirus, encryption, authentication, backup, and recovery.
  • Research and evaluate new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.
  • Report and document security issues and incidents, and provide recommendations and solutions.

Skills and Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • At least three years of experience in information security or a similar role.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are preferred.
  • Knowledge of information security principles, frameworks, standards, and best practices, such as ISO 27001, NIST, and COBIT.
  • Proficiency in security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, antivirus, encryption, authentication, backup, and recovery.
  • Ability to perform risk assessments and audits, and to analyse and resolve security incidents and breaches.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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