Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Red Eye Security Limited is a fully licensed security company incorporated in Nigeria which is managed by seasoned security personnel with a wide range of security experiences. The company’s client targets include among others, high-net worth individuals, corporate bodies, educational institutions, private and public offices, government departments and agencies etc.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Position: Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Location: Lagos

Duties and Responsibilities

• As a company executive, a chief security officer may also be the public spokesperson for all information security-related company issues.
• Carry out risk assessments and make recommendations to senior management,
• Assess level of risk in terms of wider issues such as international/national terrorism and animal rights issues.
• Ensure that reports are analysed in terms of trends emerging to inform decisions on
• Cost effective deployment of staff, CCTV etc.
• Accountable for the security budget and efficient and effective provision of operational security service.
• Support Teams and Premises Managers in order to facilitate an integrated service.
• Ensure ‘Security by Design’ principles are in place thus reducing the opportunity for crime
• Work with the Head of Protocol and others .
• Advise Senior Management on confidential or sensitive matters and act as a conduit between the organisation and the police at all levels in order to expedite solutions to difficult situations.
• Receive and deal with any information that has a security dimension and deal with this in a confidential manner.
• Devise policies and procedures regarding areas such as business continuity planning, loss prevention and fraud prevention, and privacy.
• Oversee and coordinate security efforts across the company, including information technology, human resources, communications, legal, facilities management and other groups.
• Identify security initiatives and standards.
• Oversee network of vendors and directors who secure the company's assets.
• Oversee safeguarding of intellectual property and computer systems.
• Develop procedures to ensure physical safety of employees and visitors.
• Manage the development and implementation of global security policy, standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure security is maintained and updated.
• Create workplace violence awareness and prevention programs.
• Implement video surveillance.
• Prioritize security initiatives.
• Develop network access and monitoring policies.
• Maintain relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement and other related government agencies.
• Develop emergency procedures and incident responses.
• Investigate security breaches.
• Implement disciplinary procedures.
• Conduct audits to find holes in security platform.
• Develop risk management assessments.
• Create global security policy, standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of security.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Candidates must have HND/Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Network Systems. Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Must have at least 5years’ experience in IT management, IT security solutions, network administration, database administration, network security, or computer security architecture.
• Must possess active certification in IT courses.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Familiarity with information security strategies, database management, and risk management.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of IT security concepts; LAN/WAN policies; several different operating systems including Windows, Mac OS, Linux and others; network and systems administration; and database and backup security procedures.
• Must be aware of any related governmental regulations on information gathering, sharing, and storage.
• Must be a strong leader with managerial abilities.
• Must be familiar with the relevant laws governing information security and information sharing.
• Must have exceptional problem solving skills and ability to anticipate security risks or potential threats before they occur.
• Must be able to manage multiple systems at once.
• Must have a strong sense of business ethics and principles.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency in a business environment with strong organizational skills, project management, and ability to collaborate across multiple levels of personnel.
• Must be able to communicate technical procedures and policies to a non-technical audience.

Work Environment

• Time is spent in offices and behind computers with some hours devoted to training, meetings, and conferences.
• Must be comfortable with long hours of sitting behind a desk.
• Must be on call 24 hours a day to address unexpected security breaches.

Application Deadline
12th August, 2017.