Security Engineering Assurance Analyst

VFD Microfinance Bank Limited (VFD MFB) is a technology-driven financial institution in Nigeria committed to providing accessible, innovative, and customer-focused financial solutions. The Bank offers a range of financial services, including savings and deposit products, loans, payments, and other banking solutions tailored to meet the needs of individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, and corporate customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Engineering Assurance Analyst

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and reviews of IT infrastructure, systems, applications and technology solutions to identify security weaknesses and control gaps.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, security testing and configuration reviews to identify potential threats and recommend appropriate remediation measures.
• Review system architectures, infrastructure configurations and technology implementations to ensure compliance with established security requirements.
• Support the implementation, configuration and maintenance of security controls across the Bank's IT environment.
• Monitor security vulnerabilities, assess their potential impact and coordinate remediation activities with relevant technology teams.
• Conduct periodic security reviews of servers, networks, endpoints, databases and other critical technology assets.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of security solutions, including endpoint protection, intrusion detection and prevention systems, firewalls and access control mechanisms.
• Review and validate security configurations, system hardening standards and access management controls to minimise exposure to cyber threats.
• Participate in security testing and assurance activities for new systems, applications, infrastructure changes and technology deployments.
• Monitor security logs, alerts and events to identify suspicious activities, potential breaches and control failures, escalating incidents where necessary.
• Support cybersecurity incident investigations by providing technical analysis, evidence gathering and recommendations for containment and remediation.
• Conduct periodic reviews of user access privileges and privileged accounts to ensure appropriate access restrictions and segregation of duties.
• Maintain security assessment reports, vulnerability registers, remediation trackers and other relevant security documentation.
• Collaborate with Application Security, Infrastructure, Network, IT Operations, Risk Management and other relevant teams to address security gaps.
• Support the development, review and implementation of security policies, procedures, technical standards and operational guidelines.
• Ensure that security controls are aligned with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards and internal policies.
• Conduct security awareness and provide technical guidance to relevant teams on secure technology practices.
• Keep abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, technologies and industry developments to strengthen the Bank's security posture.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of security assessments completed within agreed timelines.
• Percentage of identified vulnerabilities remediated within stipulated timelines.
• Reduction in recurring security vulnerabilities and configuration weaknesses.
• Compliance rate with security configuration and hardening standards.
• Timely completion of access control and privileged account reviews.
• Timely identification, escalation, and resolution of security incidents.
• Compliance with internal security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Accuracy and timeliness of security assurance reports and documentation.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 4 years' experience.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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