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Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

• Ensure delivery and improvement of IT infrastructure, solutions, and operations services• Obtain, develop, and maintain staff capable of accomplishing the IT goals, and support the achievement of the Bank’s strategic objectives• Establish IT Policies and Standards• Select and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits• Plan the implementation of new systems and provide guidance to IT professionals and other… Show more • Ensure delivery and improvement of IT infrastructure, solutions, and operations services• Obtain, develop, and maintain staff capable of accomplishing the IT goals, and support the achievement of the Bank’s strategic objectives• Establish IT Policies and Standards• Select and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits• Plan the implementation of new systems and provide guidance to IT professionals and other staff within the organization • Define, implement, and control the IT and Information Security standards, policies and procedures, and IT Continuity Plan• Identify best technological equipment and software and establish partnerships with IT providers• Aligning the regional IT objectives and programs to the company’s objectives and strategies while coordinating Information Technology and Information Systems across the region• Manage IT budget at cost effective throughout the financial year• Manage the IT support teams to deliver efficient IT desktop / WAN link support services in line with agreed Service Level Agreements• Manage all IT Projects Rollout, evaluate and provide feedback on user experience with deployed IT solutions & services• Identify appropriate solutions to support business objectiveCoordinate activities in Security Operations Center, Manage information security monitoring and Incidence Response & investigationsPrompt closure and resolution of issues on-timeManage and Drive Change Management meetingsPerform application security testing, follow-up closure of identified flaws with technologyManage and ensure effective and robust Network Security controls that safeguards the Company’s platformsManage and ensure effective endpoint securityManagement & Administration of ensure security toolsResponsible for the development and delivery of IT strategy Show less

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Coordinate activities in Security Operations Center, Manage information security monitoring and Incidence Response & investigationsPrompt closure and resolution of issues on-timeManage and Drive Change Management meetingsPerform application security testing, follow-up closure of identified flaws with technologyManage and ensure effective and robust Network Security controls that safeguards the Company’s platformsManage and ensure effective endpoint securityManagement &… Show more Coordinate activities in Security Operations Center, Manage information security monitoring and Incidence Response & investigationsPrompt closure and resolution of issues on-timeManage and Drive Change Management meetingsPerform application security testing, follow-up closure of identified flaws with technologyManage and ensure effective and robust Network Security controls that safeguards the Company’s platformsManage and ensure effective endpoint securityManagement & Administration of ensure security toolsPerform database security and user activity are monitored and ensure no security breach on databaseEnsure the organisation’s compliance to IT and industry standardsCoordinate the implementation of information security management system (ISMS)Perform awareness and training to staff on information and cyber security risksPerform regular reviews of IS PoliciesImplement security initiatives to close identified loophole on-time and to meet requirementCoordinate evaluation and implementation of security solutions, vendors Show less

Lagos, Nigeria

• Implement and maintain efficient datacenter, communication network and power infrastructure that will guarantee superior service delivery of the Bank to its customers (External and Internal)• Responsible for IT asset management to ensure assets full lifetime cycle value is achieved.• Coordinate activities in Security Operations Center,• Manage information security monitoring and Incidence Response & investigations• Prompt closure and resolution of issues on-time• Perform… Show more • Implement and maintain efficient datacenter, communication network and power infrastructure that will guarantee superior service delivery of the Bank to its customers (External and Internal)• Responsible for IT asset management to ensure assets full lifetime cycle value is achieved.• Coordinate activities in Security Operations Center,• Manage information security monitoring and Incidence Response & investigations• Prompt closure and resolution of issues on-time• Perform application security testing, follow-up closure of identified flaws with technology• Manage and ensure effective and robust Network Security controls that safeguards the Company’s platforms• Manage and ensure effective endpoint security• Management & Administration of ensure security tools• Perform database security and user activity are monitored and ensure no security breach on database• Perform awareness and training to staff on information and cyber security risks• Perform regular reviews of IS Policies• Implement security initiatives to close identified loophole on-time and to meet requirement• Coordinate evaluation and implementation of security solutions, vendors• Cyber security reports• CBN cyber security self-assessment in line with the cyber security framework• Reporting on information security, physical security & cyber risks• Manage strategic relationships with key IT Infrastructure product and service providers• Manage current and future enterprise infrastructure needs and projects• Participate in IT strategy planning activities• Develop the reporting schemes for vendor performance in areas that include quality, capacity, systems and responsiveness• Ensure the infrastructure team is mitigating, monitoring and managing infrastructure related risks• Work closely with project team members line managers for time allocation and prioritization• Participate in the budget process Show less

Lagos, Nigeria

• Identify, compare, select, and implement technology solutions to meet current and future organizational needs. Optimize solutions for efficacy, security, cost and to reduce duplication.• Develop and manage technology partnerships and external relationships.• Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in the technology landscape. Research and introduce best-in-class technologies and system methodologies to improve overall business performance. • Work with business units and… Show more • Identify, compare, select, and implement technology solutions to meet current and future organizational needs. Optimize solutions for efficacy, security, cost and to reduce duplication.• Develop and manage technology partnerships and external relationships.• Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in the technology landscape. Research and introduce best-in-class technologies and system methodologies to improve overall business performance. • Work with business units and departments to understand their needs and offer cost effective and efficient technology solutions to achieve business goals.• Create overall technology standards and practices and ensure adherence.• departments. Hold sessions to train employees on new systems and features.• Develop and update Corporate Business Continuity Planning. IT strategy and Enterprise Resource Planning; manage audit and conduct mock exercises annually.• Manage consultant and technology vendor relationships; oversee procurement and inventory control of technologies, equipment, and services.• Oversee systems support and all IT application development whether in-house or sourced.• Bring domain expertise in technical strategy, digital platforms solutions, data management, and technical operations to actively participate in the definition and implementation of technology strategy to be aligned to organizational strategic plans.• Keep global IT operations, systems, and infrastructure in order, develop and enforce existing and updated IT operational procedures; conduct regularly scheduled audit (internal or external) to make sure all developed processes are being followed.• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.• Develop and manage IT budget (IT architecture and strategic technology planning).• Develop, train, lead and supervise the performance of the IT unit and staff. Assess need for outside consultant support as required. Show less

Lagos, Nigeria

• Installing, configuring and maintaining servers and networks.• Overseeing system performance and troubleshooting issues.• Creating a backup and safeguarding the data if there are any hindrances.• Performing system upgrades/patches following new releases.• Maintaining internal documentation of operational procedures, network equipment configurations and inventory of IT asset.• Performing account setup.• Sustaining network integrity, server deployment, and security.•… Show more • Installing, configuring and maintaining servers and networks.• Overseeing system performance and troubleshooting issues.• Creating a backup and safeguarding the data if there are any hindrances.• Performing system upgrades/patches following new releases.• Maintaining internal documentation of operational procedures, network equipment configurations and inventory of IT asset.• Performing account setup.• Sustaining network integrity, server deployment, and security.• Monitoring and maintaining network servers such as file servers, VPN gateways and intrusion detection systems.• Ensuring high-level security and efficiency resulting in 100% output.• Ensuring adherence and strict compliance of defined IT security policies.• Maintaining and administering antivirus solutions on all client and server end systems bank wide and ensure that all systems antivirus protection software is up to date.• Monitoring the bank’s firewall and other security devices to ensure Liaising with the service providers/vendors to ensure that outsourced functions are carried out according to pre-agreed service level agreements there have been no breaches.• Monitoring, managing and administering the banks messaging & collaboration infrastructure, network, operating systems and other hardware infrastructure (Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Proxy Server).• Liaising with the service providers/vendors to ensure that outsourced functions are carried out according to pre-agreed service level agreements• Assist in the implementation of the BCP and DRP policies in the Bank• Assist in planning, developing, implementing and reviewing a wide range of activities to reduce operational risk exposures arising from BCP/DRP Show less

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Monitor and respond quickly to incoming requests relating to IT issues.Maintain computer systems and act as support if any system goes down.Responsible for PC’s, Printers, Servers and related equipment (monitor, keyboard, mouse, hard drive, etc).Maintain user PCs, including upgrades and configuration as needed.Assist with onboarding of new users on the network.Keep inventory of all equipment, software, and licensed users.Install, configure, and upgrade PC… Show more Monitor and respond quickly to incoming requests relating to IT issues.Maintain computer systems and act as support if any system goes down.Responsible for PC’s, Printers, Servers and related equipment (monitor, keyboard, mouse, hard drive, etc).Maintain user PCs, including upgrades and configuration as needed.Assist with onboarding of new users on the network.Keep inventory of all equipment, software, and licensed users.Install, configure, and upgrade PC software.Ensure all user request are closed and user requested are resolved timely in line with the MTTRInternal IT help desk support staff is responsible for training all employees on new hardware and software. This involves designing and implementing a specific training strategy for each project.Ensure monthly availability and review of all user related issues.Ensure issues logs is maintained, reviewed and resolved by the parties involved for issues that can’t be resolved internally. Show less

Master'S Degree

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science, Second Class Upper

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science, Second Class Upper