Cybersecurity Specialist

2026-05-28
Lagos, Nigeria
Not specified
Information Technology

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria's largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts, FirstBank has over 750 branches providing a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services. The Bank has international presence through its subsidiaries, FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank DRC, FBNBank Ghana, FBNBank Gambia, FBNBank Guinea, FBNBank Sierra-Leone and FBNBank Senegal, as well as its Representative Offices in Johannesburg, Beijing and Abu Dhabi.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cybersecurity Specialist

Job Identification: 1758
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Level: Senior

Key Responsibilities

Support business units by translating requirements into IT solutions.
Drive agile processes, product delivery, and project execution.
Manage infrastructure, networks, and cloud environments.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to strategic technology initiatives.
Design, develop, and maintain banking applications and systems.
Provide troubleshooting, testing, and technical support.
Ensure cybersecurity compliance and protect critical systems.

Requirements

Expertise in software engineering, architecture, cybersecurity, or project management.
6+ years of IT leadership or specialized technical experience.
Bachelor’s Degree required; master’s degree or certifications (PMP, CISSP, TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect) preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies: