IT Security Program Managers at Growth in Value Alliance (GV Alliance) Partners

Growth in Value Alliance (GV Alliance) Partners – Our client is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Security Program Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

We are looking for an IT Security Program Manager to join our team and manage our client’s large complex security projects, portfolios, and/or programs.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience leading a team that is not located on site.
The candidate must have the ability to interact with senior level executives, have strong command skills, and confidently address issues and communicate solutions.
Projects may include technologies and services such as vulnerability management, policy and compliance management, web application testing, and incident response.

Role Responsibilities

Ensure the seamless delivery of all security services provided by the company
Perform client account management (communications, site visits, monthly & Quarterly Governance, etc.)
Support client’s Security Operations Center with Incident Response and Incident Handling programs
Drive definition and closure of project requirements, project plans/schedules, and resource needs with stakeholders and within team resources
Actively manage programs and/or project portfolio, provide consistent program status and progress against objectives
Manage projects/portfolios that involve significant business complexity and communication, with organized collaboration and conflict resolution across diverse organization
Analyze security services offerings and program portfolio to define cost models and success metrics
Participate and lead internal projects as required. Assist in building out and maturing the PMO
Raise accountability; escalate issues in a timely manner and create and maintain detailed Project Plans
Resolve issues, dependencies and conflicts; make certain that all team members are involved and engaged
Demonstrate the ability to assess a situation and recommend changes to achieve goals, even if it means major mid-course changes to the project plan
Work to ensure projects are successfully implemented while taking into consideration a complex customized environment, constant resource constraints, accelerated timelines, and/or reprioritization of projects
Champion & contribute to project / program management best practices and innovate & champion processes/methodologies at project level

Requirements

Minimum of 6-10 years of related experience as a Program Manager or Service Delivery Manager in a technology focused Enterprise environment
Minimum of 3 years of experience managing Cyber security projects

Preferences

BS (MS preferred) in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent
CISSP certification preferred
Experienced in Compliance Programs such as PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, COBIT 5, ISO 22301, ISO 20000 and a host of other programs.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Previous SOC or NOC experience preferred
Working knowledge of SIEM technologies and Firewalls, IDPS, TCP/IP and other security tools
Proficient experience working in an ITIL environment
Advanced proficiency in: automated project management tools such as Microsoft Project; analytical, organizational, project management, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects and assist/advise support engineers in establishing appropriate priorities as well as demonstrated ability to manage multimillion dollar customer projects and portfolios
Incident Response experience preferred
Senior level experience with network technologies and concepts
Working knowledge/experience of networking, security and applications preferred.