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Optimus BankPosted 10 months ago

Head, Information Risk Management

On-siteLagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Part TimeBachelors DegreeMedium

Job Summary

Lead and coordinate Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) for applications, infrastructure, and digital platforms. Review and test security-related changes before deployment, conduct security configuration reviews, and evaluate system architectures to ensure alignment with risk requirements. Maintain the IT Risk Register, track remediation of identified issues, and ensure compliance with CBN regulations, NDPA/NDPR, and ISO 27001 standards. Provide technical leadership to the IT Risk and Security Testing team and report vulnerability trends to management and governance committees. Drive financial inclusion and digital innovation within a forward-thinking banking environment.

Required Qualifications

  • BSc/Ba in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline
  • 4+ years of experience in IT risk, cybersecurity, or IT audit
  • hands-on VAPT or configuration review experience
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT)
  • risk management practices
  • Excellent analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills

Desired Qualifications

  • Certifications such as CEH, or OSCP

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