System Administrator at Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc

Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS) provides the infrastructure for automated processing, settlement of payments and fund transfer instructions between Banks and Card Companies in Nigeria.NIBSS is owned equally by all licensed banks in Nigeria, and the Central Bank of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: System Administrator
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Grade: Banking Officer
Department: Technology Infrastructure
Division: Technology & Operations
Reports to: Unit Head, System Administration

Key Responsibilities

• Review of Security logs and alerts
• Manage, operationally, the profiles, users and passwords within the access control of NIBSS systems.
• Manage the cryptographic keys, coordination of cryptographic ceremonies.
• Conduct security research.
• Operate the Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
• Monitor the security systems (e.g. Nessus, Websense, Change Tracker e.t.c)
• Vulnerability assessment and analyze security patches of NIBSS Systems.
• Conduct periodic Security Assessment and Penetration Testing of key parameters of the NIBSS enterprise.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University. A master's degree or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Professional certification(s) is necessary to demonstrate proficiency in the functional objectives of the role. Hence, certifications such as MCSA, MCSE, MCP, will be an added advantage.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience related to the Job

Skill Requirements:

• University degree in Numerical Sciences;
• Good knowledge of Computer Networks;
• Good knowledge of Windows and UNIX flavoured Operating Systems;
• Knowledge of security tools and best practices;
• Understanding of programming techniques;
• Proficiency in MS Office suites;
• Microsoft Windows OS, Linux and Unix based OS;
• Application implementation, installation and support;
• Computer security and hardening;
• Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment;
• Implementation and management of endpoint protection tools;
• Active directory, SCOM, and SCCM;
• Virtualization and;
• Cryptographic modules

Competency Requirements
The desired candidate must exhibit competencies in the following:

• Courage to challenge
• Team spirit
• Focus on excellent delivery
• IS Security
• Customer Focus
• Information analysis and management.