Cybersecurity Officer Job

We are a leading oil and gas company operating in Nigeria’s downstream sector with head office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
To meet the growing demand of Nigeria’s Market, Stockgap Fuels Limited is expanding its LPG business by investing on additional storage and cylinder filling facility in 4 strategic locations spanning major regions of the country - Lagos/South-West, South-South/South-East, North-Central/North-West and North-East regions respectively.

Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Cybersecurity Officer is responsible for protecting the organization’s information systems, networks, and data from cyber threats.
• This role focuses on threat detection, prevention, and response, ensuring that all digital assets—including enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and user endpoints—are secure and compliant with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor networks, systems, and applications for security threats
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Track and manage remediation of identified risks and ensure timely patching of systems and applications
• Detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents (e.g., malware, phishing, breaches)
• Implement and manage security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection)
• Ensure secure configurations of systems and applications
• Support secure design of new systems and integrations
• Enforce access control policies (least privilege, role-based access)
• Ensure data encryption (at rest and in transit)
• Implement data loss prevention (DLP) strategies
• Manage backups and disaster recovery security
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations
• Educate staff on cybersecurity best practices
• Conduct phishing simulations and awareness campaigns

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science
• 3–5+ years in cybersecurity or information security roles
• Experience in security monitoring, incident response, or risk management

Technical Skills:

• Security Tools
• SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel)
• Firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems
• Endpoint security tools (EDR/XDR)
• Cloud security (Azure, AWS)
• Network security (VPNs, segmentation)
• Certifications (Preferred)
• CISM or CISA

Core Competencies:

• Protection of operational systems (e.g., depot systems, logistics platforms)
• Security of ERP platforms (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and cover letter to: [email protected] using thhe Job Position as the subject of the mail.