Information Security Officer-PocketApp HND / BA / BSc Job

Location: Lagos

Job type: Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Information Security Officer to join our team. The Information Security Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing the company's information security strategy, policies, and procedures.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in safeguarding our organization's sensitive information and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

This position requires a strategic thinker with in-depth knowledge of information security principles, technologies, and best practices.

Responsibilities

Periodic Audits: Conduct periodic audits of the information security system to ensure adherence to the specified security standards.

Strategy Development: Lead the development and implementation of the organization's information security strategy.

Information Security Programs: Identify, propose, and deliver on key information security program priorities, initiatives, plans, and practices.

Information Security Projects: Manage the execution of approved information security projects and internal and external security vulnerability assessments and provide regular status reporting on the progress of such projects.

Security Threats: Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats. Keep abreast of security trends and the emerging threat landscape.

Security Breaches: Accountable for security incident response planning, execution, and awareness. Responsible for investigating security breaches and assisting with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as necessary.

Requirements

Current information security certifications, including Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Comprehensive and advanced understanding of IT and information security frameworks such as GDPR, Payment Card Industry Standard (PCI), COBIT, and external regulatory compliance requirements for IT areas.

Demonstrate success in leading large-scale initiatives and transformations across an enterprise.

Strong sense of professional ethics, integrity, and trust.

Demonstrate excellent oral / written communication skills and listening skills.

Strong action orientation and drive for results.

Makes effective decisions with limited information.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

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PiggyTech Global Limited (PiggyVest) is a financial service company that helps customers achieve financial freedom through responsible savings and on-the-go investment. PiggyVest is the largest online savings and investing platform in Nigeria. With a growing user base of over 1.2 million customers, PiggyVest is growing its suite of innovative products to further help people better at financial management and planning.