National Identity Management Commission Recruitment 2012: - NIMC required an Information Security Manager for IT/Identity Database Department.
Position Description of the Information Security Manager
The Information Security Manager provides operational management associated with the protection of information technology assets and intrusion detection. The incumbent shall serve as the expert / advisor on these activities to business units at die organization. Develops and/or implement architectures, policies, procedures, anti standards for protecting company assets and operations from theft, unauthorized disclosure or use, damage, or los. Ensures compliance with security policies ant standards as well as ensures actions comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
This role a will serve as expert resource to the Director, information Security and other IT leaders for technical, legal, and regulatory area affecting information security and disaster recovery initiatives. The position will help design, plan, implement, and executes systems and programmes coupled with IT strategic plan IT Security and Compliance
Minimum Requirements/Skills
- Minimum of seven ago (7) years post qualification cognate, experience (expected to be proven) in a technology environment with demonstrated progressive responsibilities;
- At least five years experience in a management capacity relating to information security & policy required and is with at least three (3) years in enterprise information security implementation and management;
- Extensive experience in enterprise security architecture design;
- Extensive experience in enterprise security document creation;
- Experience in designing and delivering employee security training;
- Working technical knowledge of front end and back end environment;
- In-depth knowledge at information security management and practice and understanding of privacy and security regulations, i.e. PCI, GLBA, HIPAA, SOX, ISO 27001 is required;
- The ability to operate on a strategic level and be politically savvy with a good knowledge of the key aspects of business is required;
- Demonstrated ability to successfully organize and lead large complex projects is required;
- Proven ability to influence and lead an organization is required;
- Proven ability to build a team of focused people in an organization is a must;
- This position requires demonstrated excel1ence in written and communication, collaboration and team, building skills;
- Must be able to plan for priorities and activities associated with identity access management and enterprise security;
- General understanding of application programming and design database design, networking components, security components, computer operations and operating system maintenance is required;
- Possess an intimate knowledge of past, current and future cryptographic standards and their applicability to the organizations products;
- Ability to demonstrate proves experience within the IT Security industry;
- Possession of skills in following areas - Firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, PKI, Secure ID etc, Active-Directory knowledge;
- Strong human relations skills to interface with managers and staff at all levels within the organization and to deal with vendors.
Educational Background / Qualification
- Post graduate degree in Management, information Systems, information Security information technology, Information systems Management, Computer Science/ Engineering, Electrical/ electronic Engineering or related field(s).
- Information Security Certification such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) / Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP)/ Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA)/ ISO 27000, ITIL v2/v3 and Prince 2
How to apply?
All interested and suitably qualified candidates should download the relevant Request for Proposal (RFP) Documents from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) website: www.nimc.gov.ng Duly completed and signed RFP Documents should saved with Applicant’s names in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF file format and e-mailed to: ics@nimc.gov.ng for only the advertised position of interest. Please indicate job title as subject of the email.
The last date for online submission of application is 11th September, 2012
Prospective candidates should not apply for more than one position.
Please note that physical submission of applications will not be entertained.
