Head, IT Security

Company Description  

UP otherwise known as Unified Payments is a group of companies with services including Financial Technology, Banking, Payment Scheme, Value Added Services, Payment Solutions, Software Solutions, etc. Guided by our PRIDE values: Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Dependability, and Execution, the UP Group comprises: (i) UP which is Nigeria's premier financial technology service provider (ii) Hope PSBank which is Nigeria's premier payment service bank (iii) Payattitude which is a digital-first payment scheme (iv) UP Digital which is a telecom value added service provider; and (v) TM30 which is a software solutions provider.  

Some of the solutions we offer include Processing, Switching, Payment Terminal Services, Settlement services, Merchant Services, Value Added Services, Verification Services, and Agency Banking. For more information, visit https://www.up-ng.com/  

Role Description   

The Head of IT Security will be responsible for leading the organization’s efforts to protect its information technology infrastructure, applications, and data. This role is crucial for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive IT security strategy that ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the company’s IT systems. The Head of IT Security will also work to minimize risk and ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices. 

Job Requirements   

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field 
• Familiarity with both on-premise and cloud-based IT infrastructure security  
• Minimum 9 years post NYSC experience managing a security team and leading strategic security initiatives is an added advantage. 

Skills/Competencies   

• Technical Knowledge & Expertise 
• Legal & Regulatory Knowledge 
• Cybersecurity Frameworks & Standards 
• Risk Management 
• Security Architecture 
• Data Privacy & Compliance 
• Contract & Vendor Management 

Method of Application   

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to recruitment@up-ng.com 

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