Information Security Analyst Job at Arca Payments Company Limited


Arca Payments Company Limited was founded in 2016, with a clear vision to become Africa's premier payment services platform, fostering Financial inclusion and innovation & actively shaping the future of Financial Services, throughout the region. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Information Security Analyst Location: Lagos Details

  • The person will play a vital role in keeping the company's propriety and sensitive information secure on all platform.
Responsibilities Responsibilities are listed but not limited to the outline:
  • Information Security Analyst will take an active role in the configuration and maintenance of a diverse range of security tools; be an advocate for Information Security across multiple business units and ensure that systems are compliant with internal and government security standards.
  • Enhance technical security process and procedures ensuring alignment to the corporate security policy.
  • Represent IT Security matters at technical and business forums;
  • Provide guidance and support to technical teams on security standards and industry best practice.
  • Deliver threat and vulnerability analysis as well as security advisory services.
  • Analyze and respond to previously undisclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities
  • Investigate, document and report on information security issues and emerging trends.
  • Integrate and share information with relevant teams.
  •  Monitor security tools to detect security events & incidents; Report and escalate any security breaches to the Information Technology Security Officer.
  • Operate vulnerability scanning and compliance tools to identify system weaknesses and liaise with other IT to co-ordinate remedial actions.
  • Monitor the changing threat landscape to identify and report emerging threats and issues; Assess the impact of emerging vulnerabilities and manage teams to co-ordinate appropriate remedial actions.
Education & Qualification
  • BSc/MSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
  • Relevant industry recognized certification such as MCSE / CISA etc would be beneficial
  • Knowledge of common Internet protocols and applications.
  • Working knowledge of windows and linux Operating Systems.
  • Knowledge of standards associated with the role, e.g. ISO, CobiT, PCIDSS.
  • Knowledge of various security methodologies and processes, and technical security solutions (SIEM, firewall and intrusion detection systems).
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications.
Compensation Compensation and benefits are highly attractive and competitive.     How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Additional Information
  • We make it a point to review all application received and contact those we want to speak to further within 10 calendar days. With that in mind, if we are interested in a further discussion, you will hear from us again within 10 calendar days from the date of your application submission
  Application Deadline  30th September, 2019