IT SECURITY SENIOR ANALYST II AT UNIFIED PAYMENT SERVICES LIMITED | IT JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Unified Payment Services Limited is a group of companies with services including Banking, Payment Scheme, Financial Technology, Digital Commerce, Value Added Service, Payment Solutions, Software Solutions, etc. Unified Payments is a principal member or licensed acquirer of American Express, Mastercard, Visa and UnionPay; and has been instrumental in building the infrastructure that supports Nigeria’s modern payments ecosystem.

Job Description:

The IT Security Senior Analyst 2 is an advanced, high-level specialist who acts as a technical lead within the security team. He/She leads complex incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and policy compliance. Beyond day-to-day operations, this role focuses on designing security architecture, defining security policies, and mentoring junior and mid-level analysts.

Requirements:

• Security Architecture & Design: Evaluate, design, and implement enterprise-grade security solutions. Review existing infrastructure to identify and address structural security gaps.
• Incident Response: Lead investigations into complex security alerts and malware by analyzing log data from SIEM, EDR, and firewall systems.
• Threat Hunting & Detection: Proactively search for hidden threats and indicators of compromise (IOCs) across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Vulnerability & Risk Management: Execute continuous vulnerability scans, identify security gaps, and oversee remediation and patching efforts.
• Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members. Advise executive leadership on emerging threat landscapes.
• Compliance & Auditing: Conduct regular security audits and reviews to ensure systems comply with internal security policies and regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a proven track record of handling complex architectures and major security incidents.
• Experience with enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, routers, firewalls), virtualization, and backup systems.
• Deep expertise in cloud security, advanced digital forensics, threat modeling methodologies, and zero-trust framework implementation.
• Certifications (Highly Desirable): CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), or CEH Master.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@up-ng.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.