Afripoint Group Limited is a global innovative company that leverages technology to drive businesses across borders.
Job Summary
- Afripoint Group is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Cyber Security Analyst to protect the organization’s information systems, networks, and digital assets from cyber threats.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to security incidents while ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor security systems, networks, servers, and applications for suspicious activities and potential vulnerabilities.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits across company platforms.
- Investigate, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity incidents, breaches, and alerts in a timely manner.
- Implement and maintain security controls, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection solutions.
- Develop, update, and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
- Ensure secure configuration of servers, cloud infrastructure, databases, and applications.
- Collaborate with software developers, DevOps, and IT teams to integrate security best practices into system design and deployment.
- Perform risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies for identified threats.
- Manage access controls, user privileges, and identity management systems.
- Prepare incident reports, risk assessments, and compliance documentation for management review.
- Stay up to date with emerging cyber threats, attack vectors, and security technologies.
- Support regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., NDPR, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS where applicable).
- Conduct cybersecurity awareness training for staff and promote a security-first culture.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 3–5 years’ hands-on experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT risk management.
- Strong knowledge of network security, system security, and application security principles.
- Experience with SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, and security monitoring platforms.
- Proficiency in Windows, Linux, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP is an advantage).
- Understanding of encryption, authentication, access control, and secure coding practices.
Professional Certifications (Advantage):
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
- CISSP
- CISM
- CompTIA Security+
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Excellent incident response and troubleshooting skills
- Strong documentation and reporting ability
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
Work Conditions:
- Onsite role based in Ikeja, Lagos State
- May require after-hours support during security incidents.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, technology-driven environment
- Professional growth and exposure to enterprise-level systems.
Method of application
Meet the Qualifications? Email your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.