Job Description

DelonJobs is seeking to hire a Head, Networks for a leading financial institution in Lagos, Nigeria. The ideal candidate  will be responsible for supervising and overseeing all aspects of network hardware which includes maintaining networks security patches, configuration, security programs and systems. Interested candidates must possess a minimum of bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, operational sciences or any other discipline with strong information systems and a minimum of 8 years’ IT Operations experience in a technology environment. Salary is N20,000,000 – N30,000,000. To apply, kindly send your CV with the subject “Head, Networks – HNAB241” to [email protected]

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor network security status using Cisco security.
• Monitor Application and Response System (CSMARS) and other security monitoring tools.
• Carry out all suggested response actions to threats upon detection of a security breach or network attack.
• Ensure proper functioning of all Security Devices (Checkpoints, ASA, PI Firewall, IPS, Routers).
• Review logs of Security devices (Checkpoints, IPS, ACS, ASA, PI Firewall).
• Coordinate the regular changing network devices passwords.
• Carry out network security audit, periodic vulnerability assessment and network penetration.
• Testing using tools such as Qualys guard and NMAP.
• Generate and send Network Security Reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
•  Manage Remote connections (VPN management).
• Monitor and enforce compliance with network Security policies company wide. 
• Research and suggest improvement initiatives with regards to Network Security.
•  Lockdown of all network devices and new equipment’ before deployment.
• Configuration of Network Security features for new branches equipment (IP Sec site-site VPN, Identity Based Network Service (IBNS), Port Security, SNMP V etc.).
• Remote Access Security configuration for new users/groups with access levels/permissions.
• Security impact assessment for every new network activity and mitigation strategy implementation.
• Monitor and ensure security of Wireless Network.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Lead, Networks Communications Management.

Job Requirements:

• An MBA or master’s degree is mandatory.
•  CCIE certification is mandatory.
• Good and Strong Working Knowledge of Cisco Router, operating.
• Experienced in firewall management.
• Strong Network Troubleshooting Skills.
• Vendor Management.
•  Ability to make sound and logical security judgments.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• CCNA Security, CISSP, ITIL and other professional qualification will be an added advantage.