- Company: Unified Payment Services Limited
- Location: Lagos
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
Unified Payment Services Limited is a leading group in Nigeria’s payments ecosystem, serving as a principal member or licensed acquirer for major global card networks. We are looking for an IT Security Specialist to join our team in Lagos. This full-time role focuses on protecting our digital assets, networks, and data from cyber threats while supporting the development of robust security policies.
Responsibilities
- Implement, monitor, and maintain information security controls across servers, networks, endpoints, and cloud environments.
- Conduct security reviews and vulnerability assessments for systems, applications, and third-party vendors.
- Monitor security events using SIEM, EDR, firewalls, and other security technologies to detect and analyze threats.
- Investigate security incidents, coordinate response efforts, and provide timely updates to management.
- Support periodic risk assessments and maintain accurate documentation of incidents, risks, and remediation activities.
- Develop security dashboards and metrics to track incidents, vulnerabilities, and compliance status.
- Participate in technology projects to ensure security requirements are integrated from the design phase.
Requirements
- A First Degree (2:1 or upper credit) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of post-NYSC experience in IT security, cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Experience in security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and access management is preferred.
- A Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity or a related field is an added advantage.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to ademuyiwa.adetunji@up-ng.com. Please use the job title as the subject of your email.
Apply by email: ademuyiwa.adetunji@up-ng.com
