6 Cybersecurity jobs in Nigeria
Head of Sales (Cybersecurity)
Lagos, Lagos
BLAKSKILL LIMITED
Posted 8 days ago
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Position: Head of Sales
Industry: Cyber Security br>Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Budget: Open to Negotiation
Job Description (Summary):
As Head of Sales, you will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing and improving the company’s sales activities, increasing revenue growth & market share by generating new business opportunities. You would also be responsible for generating leads, meeting sales goals, sales presentation, product demonstrations and negotiating contracts with clients. In addition, you would be responsible for building strong client relationships and working closely with the marketing team to position the company’s cybersecurity solutions effectively.
Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth, market expansion, and customer acquisition in the cybersecurity industry.
Lead and manage the sales team to meet and exceed targets, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance reviews.
Generate leads and business opportunities through networking, strategic partnerships, and market research, ensuring conversion to actual sales.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, enterprise clients, and industry stakeholders.
Conduct sales presentations and meetings with prospective clients to promote company solutions and address their needs.
Negotiate contracts, pricing schedules, and promotional offers with potential clients.
Coordinate sales efforts with marketing programs to enhance brand positioning and customer engagement.
Provide weekly/monthly reports on sales performance, market trends, customer insights, and competitor activities to management.
Maintain accurate client records and continuously update the internal sales and marketing database to reflect prospect status.
Monitor industry trends and cybersecurity market developments to identify new business opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
Optimize sales processes, CRM usage, and forecasting accuracy to improve efficiency and deal closure rates.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
10 – 14 years of sales experience with at least 4 years doing cybersecurity sales, and at least 3 years in a leadership role. < r>Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and driving business growth in the B2B cybersecurity space.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity solutions, and industry trends.
Excellent leadership, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Experience working with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.) and data-driven sales processes.
Sales & Business Development
Negotiation & Relationship Management
Leadership & Team Management
Strategic Thinking & Market Analysis
Communication & Presentation
CRM & Sales Process Optimization
Collaboration & Cross-functional Coordination
Leadership and integrity
Resilience and adaptability
Results-driven mindset
Effective teamwork and collaboration
Customer-focused approach
Industry: Cyber Security br>Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Budget: Open to Negotiation
Job Description (Summary):
As Head of Sales, you will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing and improving the company’s sales activities, increasing revenue growth & market share by generating new business opportunities. You would also be responsible for generating leads, meeting sales goals, sales presentation, product demonstrations and negotiating contracts with clients. In addition, you would be responsible for building strong client relationships and working closely with the marketing team to position the company’s cybersecurity solutions effectively.
Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth, market expansion, and customer acquisition in the cybersecurity industry.
Lead and manage the sales team to meet and exceed targets, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance reviews.
Generate leads and business opportunities through networking, strategic partnerships, and market research, ensuring conversion to actual sales.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, enterprise clients, and industry stakeholders.
Conduct sales presentations and meetings with prospective clients to promote company solutions and address their needs.
Negotiate contracts, pricing schedules, and promotional offers with potential clients.
Coordinate sales efforts with marketing programs to enhance brand positioning and customer engagement.
Provide weekly/monthly reports on sales performance, market trends, customer insights, and competitor activities to management.
Maintain accurate client records and continuously update the internal sales and marketing database to reflect prospect status.
Monitor industry trends and cybersecurity market developments to identify new business opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
Optimize sales processes, CRM usage, and forecasting accuracy to improve efficiency and deal closure rates.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
10 – 14 years of sales experience with at least 4 years doing cybersecurity sales, and at least 3 years in a leadership role. < r>Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and driving business growth in the B2B cybersecurity space.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity solutions, and industry trends.
Excellent leadership, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Experience working with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.) and data-driven sales processes.
Sales & Business Development
Negotiation & Relationship Management
Leadership & Team Management
Strategic Thinking & Market Analysis
Communication & Presentation
CRM & Sales Process Optimization
Collaboration & Cross-functional Coordination
Leadership and integrity
Resilience and adaptability
Results-driven mindset
Effective teamwork and collaboration
Customer-focused approach
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IT Security Engineer
Lagos, Lagos
GVA PARTNERS LIMITED
Posted 21 days ago
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An exciting opportunity exists for a highly skilled IT security engineer to join a dynamic project team. The resource shall be responsible for the following
br>• Carry out procedural system maintenance on all IT systems. < r>• Ensure all networks including but not limited to LAN, MAN, WAN, GAN meets the demand of the company. < r>• Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults and replace parts as required. < r>• Maintain all IT system work flows. < r>• Maintain and update all IT Networks. < r>• Maintain and contribute to the development of IT Network. < r>• Participate actively in developing, planning and implementing advance IT systems. < r>• Other duties as assigned. < r>
Functions:
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives in conjunction with Group Cybersecurity team. < r>• Design and implement security controls to safeguard and monitor events for information systems, enterprise applications and data. < r>• Lead the implementation of Information Security projects < r>• Drive internal and external vulnerability assessment, penetration tests engagements and manage results to remediation. < r>• Respond to escalated security events and drive security incident response processes to ensure timely resolution with minimal disruption. < r>• Design, document, and deploy secure infrastructure solutions to enhance and evolve the security posture of the business to ensure integrity, availability and confidentiality of all critical enterprise data. < r>• Provide expertise on security tools, including but not limited to firewalls, Web Application firewalls, IDS/IDP, anti-malware software < r>• Liaise with stakeholders in respect of operational implementation of security policies and best practices < r>• Collaborate with the Client Server Team to ensure that technical plans are practical, controls are sustainable, and implementations are managed to minimize risks and adverse impact to servers, workstations and user productivity. • Implement the infrastructure, configurations and processes to monitor security related events
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
• Ensure conformance to Cybersecurity Blueprint/Roadmap < r>• Provide inputs to company strategic plan on all initiatives to ensure that Security gaps/vulnerabilities are identified & closed < r>• Establish and ensure credibility through strong relationships, value-add to operations and professionalism < r>
Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an area of Security specialisation; with experience working with others
• Strong background as an Engineer/Architect in application security infrastructure and various network technologies to include devices such as firewalls, VPN, intrusion/extrusion detection, vulnerability & risk assessment tools, encryption technologies, virus/worm/malware prevention, E-business and web application technologies, Data Loss Prevention, whole disk & device encryption solutions, two factor authentication, common Windows (desktop & server) platforms < r>• Experience with Microsoft, Solaris, Unix, Oracle and MS SQL < r>• Experience working in telecommunications industry < r>• Managing network and / or network security < r>• Knowledge should be current with information security best practices and global trends < r>• Knowledge of security best practices such as; defense in-depth, least privileges, need-to-know, separation of duties, access controls, encryption < r>• User account identity, authorization and authentication management. < r>• Security incident and event management < r>• Experience in researching new or emerging technologies and processes that may be incorporated as solutions to reoccurring security concern < r>
Training:
• Penetration Testing < r>• Vulnerability lifecycle management < r>• Advanced Security Incidence Reponse < r>• Systems Auditing, Database Security, Firewall Design, Intrusion detection system administration Implementation • Security enforcement on systems level, security audit and vulnerability management
br>• Carry out procedural system maintenance on all IT systems. < r>• Ensure all networks including but not limited to LAN, MAN, WAN, GAN meets the demand of the company. < r>• Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults and replace parts as required. < r>• Maintain all IT system work flows. < r>• Maintain and update all IT Networks. < r>• Maintain and contribute to the development of IT Network. < r>• Participate actively in developing, planning and implementing advance IT systems. < r>• Other duties as assigned. < r>
Functions:
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives in conjunction with Group Cybersecurity team. < r>• Design and implement security controls to safeguard and monitor events for information systems, enterprise applications and data. < r>• Lead the implementation of Information Security projects < r>• Drive internal and external vulnerability assessment, penetration tests engagements and manage results to remediation. < r>• Respond to escalated security events and drive security incident response processes to ensure timely resolution with minimal disruption. < r>• Design, document, and deploy secure infrastructure solutions to enhance and evolve the security posture of the business to ensure integrity, availability and confidentiality of all critical enterprise data. < r>• Provide expertise on security tools, including but not limited to firewalls, Web Application firewalls, IDS/IDP, anti-malware software < r>• Liaise with stakeholders in respect of operational implementation of security policies and best practices < r>• Collaborate with the Client Server Team to ensure that technical plans are practical, controls are sustainable, and implementations are managed to minimize risks and adverse impact to servers, workstations and user productivity. • Implement the infrastructure, configurations and processes to monitor security related events
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
• Ensure conformance to Cybersecurity Blueprint/Roadmap < r>• Provide inputs to company strategic plan on all initiatives to ensure that Security gaps/vulnerabilities are identified & closed < r>• Establish and ensure credibility through strong relationships, value-add to operations and professionalism < r>
Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an area of Security specialisation; with experience working with others
• Strong background as an Engineer/Architect in application security infrastructure and various network technologies to include devices such as firewalls, VPN, intrusion/extrusion detection, vulnerability & risk assessment tools, encryption technologies, virus/worm/malware prevention, E-business and web application technologies, Data Loss Prevention, whole disk & device encryption solutions, two factor authentication, common Windows (desktop & server) platforms < r>• Experience with Microsoft, Solaris, Unix, Oracle and MS SQL < r>• Experience working in telecommunications industry < r>• Managing network and / or network security < r>• Knowledge should be current with information security best practices and global trends < r>• Knowledge of security best practices such as; defense in-depth, least privileges, need-to-know, separation of duties, access controls, encryption < r>• User account identity, authorization and authentication management. < r>• Security incident and event management < r>• Experience in researching new or emerging technologies and processes that may be incorporated as solutions to reoccurring security concern < r>
Training:
• Penetration Testing < r>• Vulnerability lifecycle management < r>• Advanced Security Incidence Reponse < r>• Systems Auditing, Database Security, Firewall Design, Intrusion detection system administration Implementation • Security enforcement on systems level, security audit and vulnerability management
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Security Engineer Embedded and Protocol Layer
Kaduna, Kaduna
YHWH Vision Ventures
Posted 24 days ago
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We are seeking a Security Engineer to architect and implement cryptographic protocols that secure Quantum Wallet’s offline and device-to-device operations. This role ensures our firmware, NFC communications, and token systems are resistant to fraud, tampering, and unauthorized replication.
br>Responsibilities:
Design and implement encrypted token protocols for offline NFC transfers
Integrate public key cryptography (e.g., ECC) into firmware-level transactions
Securely manage keys and device IDs at the hardware level
Prevent replay attacks, double-spends, and identity spoofing
Support integration of secure elements or TPM modules
Work with firmware and backend teams to ensure end-to-end trust
Requirements:
Strong background in embedded cryptography and information security
Experience with AES, ECC, SHA, or HMAC in low-power devices
Ability to audit and patch security flaws in firmware and protocol design
Familiarity with secure boot, tamper response, and firmware signing
Bonus: Experience in blockchain, hardware wallets, or secure communication standards
br>Responsibilities:
Design and implement encrypted token protocols for offline NFC transfers
Integrate public key cryptography (e.g., ECC) into firmware-level transactions
Securely manage keys and device IDs at the hardware level
Prevent replay attacks, double-spends, and identity spoofing
Support integration of secure elements or TPM modules
Work with firmware and backend teams to ensure end-to-end trust
Requirements:
Strong background in embedded cryptography and information security
Experience with AES, ECC, SHA, or HMAC in low-power devices
Ability to audit and patch security flaws in firmware and protocol design
Familiarity with secure boot, tamper response, and firmware signing
Bonus: Experience in blockchain, hardware wallets, or secure communication standards
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Network, Security & Datacentre Administrator
Lagos, Lagos
GVA PARTNERS LIMITED
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
Summary
To plan, install, configure, maintain, support and optimize network hardware and software and communication links. Also, to identify and remediate the potential security threats and assesses network vulnerabilities. br>Key Responsibility Areas
Manage network hardware which includes routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, VPN concentrators, multiplexers, and UPS systems
Administer security-related systems such as VPN servers, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network monitoring systems
Monitor VPNs, server and firewall logs, intrusion detection logs, and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity and take appropriate action
Recommend and schedule network improvements, upgrades and repairs
Evaluate and recommend new networking and security products and technologies for use at our organisation.
Implement security standards, foresee potential security threats and avoid them.
Responsible for implementation of Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan Implement firewalls and information security policy
Conduct network vulnerability tests and perform periodic security audits and assessments
Liaison with vendors on all services and upgrades provided by them to our organisation.
Requirements
a. Education:
Graduate in Computer science or equivalent
b. Other Certifications and competencies
Additional qualifications required include:
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) with specialization in Routing (and/or Security) < r>• MCSE in Windows Server < r>Competencies required:
• Management of the service switching between primary and secondary sites. < r>• Monitoring of the different virtual servers hosting the individual components of the application and ensuring optimal utilisation of the resources. < r>• Management of VMWare virtual servers < r>
c. Experience
1-3 years of experience in network and security domain management. Should have experience in setting up networks and implementing security guidelines and policies. Knowledge of implementing security standards will be preferred. Working knowledge of database administration will be an advantage.
To plan, install, configure, maintain, support and optimize network hardware and software and communication links. Also, to identify and remediate the potential security threats and assesses network vulnerabilities. br>Key Responsibility Areas
Manage network hardware which includes routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, VPN concentrators, multiplexers, and UPS systems
Administer security-related systems such as VPN servers, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network monitoring systems
Monitor VPNs, server and firewall logs, intrusion detection logs, and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity and take appropriate action
Recommend and schedule network improvements, upgrades and repairs
Evaluate and recommend new networking and security products and technologies for use at our organisation.
Implement security standards, foresee potential security threats and avoid them.
Responsible for implementation of Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan Implement firewalls and information security policy
Conduct network vulnerability tests and perform periodic security audits and assessments
Liaison with vendors on all services and upgrades provided by them to our organisation.
Requirements
a. Education:
Graduate in Computer science or equivalent
b. Other Certifications and competencies
Additional qualifications required include:
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) with specialization in Routing (and/or Security) < r>• MCSE in Windows Server < r>Competencies required:
• Management of the service switching between primary and secondary sites. < r>• Monitoring of the different virtual servers hosting the individual components of the application and ensuring optimal utilisation of the resources. < r>• Management of VMWare virtual servers < r>
c. Experience
1-3 years of experience in network and security domain management. Should have experience in setting up networks and implementing security guidelines and policies. Knowledge of implementing security standards will be preferred. Working knowledge of database administration will be an advantage.
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Junior Network, Security & Datacentre Administrator
Lagos, Lagos
GVA PARTNERS LIMITED
Posted 27 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Summary
To plan, install, configure, maintain, support and optimize network hardware and software and communication links. Also, to identify and remediate the potential security threats and assesses network vulnerabilities. br>Key Responsibility Areas
Manage network hardware which includes routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, VPN concentrators, multiplexers, and UPS systems
Administer security-related systems such as VPN servers, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network monitoring systems
Monitor VPNs, server and firewall logs, intrusion detection logs, and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity and take appropriate action
Recommend and schedule network improvements, upgrades and repairs
Evaluate and recommend new networking and security products and technologies for use at our organisation.
Implement security standards, foresee potential security threats and avoid them.
Responsible for implementation of Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan Implement firewalls and information security policy
Conduct network vulnerability tests and perform periodic security audits and assessments
Liaison with vendors on all services and upgrades provided by them to our organisation.
Requirements
a. Education:
Graduate in Computer science or equivalent
b. Other Certifications and competencies
Additional qualifications required include:
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) with specialization in Routing (and/or Security) < r>• MCSE in Windows Server < r>Competencies required:
• Management of the service switching between primary and secondary sites. < r>• Monitoring of the different virtual servers hosting the individual components of the application and ensuring optimal utilisation of the resources. < r>• Management of VMWare virtual servers < r>
c. Experience
1-3 years of experience in network and security domain management. Should have experience in setting up networks and implementing security guidelines and policies. Knowledge of implementing security standards will be preferred. Working knowledge of database administration will be an advantage.
To plan, install, configure, maintain, support and optimize network hardware and software and communication links. Also, to identify and remediate the potential security threats and assesses network vulnerabilities. br>Key Responsibility Areas
Manage network hardware which includes routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, VPN concentrators, multiplexers, and UPS systems
Administer security-related systems such as VPN servers, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network monitoring systems
Monitor VPNs, server and firewall logs, intrusion detection logs, and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity and take appropriate action
Recommend and schedule network improvements, upgrades and repairs
Evaluate and recommend new networking and security products and technologies for use at our organisation.
Implement security standards, foresee potential security threats and avoid them.
Responsible for implementation of Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan Implement firewalls and information security policy
Conduct network vulnerability tests and perform periodic security audits and assessments
Liaison with vendors on all services and upgrades provided by them to our organisation.
Requirements
a. Education:
Graduate in Computer science or equivalent
b. Other Certifications and competencies
Additional qualifications required include:
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) with specialization in Routing (and/or Security) < r>• MCSE in Windows Server < r>Competencies required:
• Management of the service switching between primary and secondary sites. < r>• Monitoring of the different virtual servers hosting the individual components of the application and ensuring optimal utilisation of the resources. < r>• Management of VMWare virtual servers < r>
c. Experience
1-3 years of experience in network and security domain management. Should have experience in setting up networks and implementing security guidelines and policies. Knowledge of implementing security standards will be preferred. Working knowledge of database administration will be an advantage.
This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.
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IT Security Analyst
Lagos, Lagos
GVA PARTNERS LIMITED
Posted 18 days ago
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Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES -
br>Act as the primary liaison between the organization and external PCI DSS and ISO27001 assessors and
auditors.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training programs on a quarterly, annual, and on-demand basis.
- Create and distribute security awareness materials, such as presentations, posters, and email alerts.
- Measure the effectiveness of security awareness programs through surveys, tests, and other metrics.
- Define and enforce security requirements for applications in development.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development
lifecycle.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with security requirements throughout the development process.
- Participate in the delivery of cybersecurity operations through vulnerability and threat identification,
incident detection and response, forensic investigations, Patch and Vulnerability Management. Engage
with infrastructure and applications teams in mitigation and remediation efforts.
- Maintain key metrics that are indicative of the security posture of the infrastructure.
- Keep abreast of threat intelligence feeds to stay abreast of industry reports and emerging threat that
may affect.
- Produce Executive Dashboard Security reporting showing actionable insights from IT Security
monitoring tools
- Engage with other IT units, where applicable, to establish and enforce security best practices,
protection objectives, and process improvements.
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Lagos: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) < r>
Experience:
• IT Security: 3 years (Preferred)
br>Act as the primary liaison between the organization and external PCI DSS and ISO27001 assessors and
auditors.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training programs on a quarterly, annual, and on-demand basis.
- Create and distribute security awareness materials, such as presentations, posters, and email alerts.
- Measure the effectiveness of security awareness programs through surveys, tests, and other metrics.
- Define and enforce security requirements for applications in development.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development
lifecycle.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with security requirements throughout the development process.
- Participate in the delivery of cybersecurity operations through vulnerability and threat identification,
incident detection and response, forensic investigations, Patch and Vulnerability Management. Engage
with infrastructure and applications teams in mitigation and remediation efforts.
- Maintain key metrics that are indicative of the security posture of the infrastructure.
- Keep abreast of threat intelligence feeds to stay abreast of industry reports and emerging threat that
may affect.
- Produce Executive Dashboard Security reporting showing actionable insights from IT Security
monitoring tools
- Engage with other IT units, where applicable, to establish and enforce security best practices,
protection objectives, and process improvements.
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Lagos: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) < r>
Experience:
• IT Security: 3 years (Preferred)
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