Growth in Value Alliance (GV Alliance) Partners Current Job Vacancies

Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Location: Lagos

Job Overview

• Our client is seeking to hire a Network Security Engineer. The ideal candidate should be able to supervise and oversee all aspects of Network hardware. This includes maintaining networks security patches, configuration and security programs and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Network Security status using Cisco Security-Monitoring Application and Response System (CSMARS) and other security monitoring tools
• Carry out all suggested response actions to threats upon detection of a security breach or network attack
• Ensure proper functioning of all Security Devices (Checkpoints, ASA, PIX Firewall, IPS, Routers)
• Review logs of Security devices (Checkpoints, IPS, ACS, ASA, PIX Firewall)
• Coordinate the regular changing network devices passwords
• Carry out network security audit, periodic vulnerability assessment and network penetration
• Testing (ethical hacking) using tools such as Qualys guard and NMAP
• Generate and send Network Security Reports (daily, weekly, monthly)
• Manage Remote connections (VPN management)
• Monitor and enforce compliance with network Security policies bank wide
• Research and suggest improvement initiatives with regards to Network Security
• Lockdown of all network devices and new equipment’ before deployment
• Configuration of Network Security features for new branches equipment (IP Sec site-site VPN, Identity Based Network Service (IBNS), Port Security, SNMP V3 etc.)
• Remote Access Security configuration for new users/groups with access levels/permissions
• Security impact assessment for every new network activity and mitigation strategy implementation
• Monitor and ensure security of Wireless Network
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Lead, Networks & Communications Management

Skills / Competencies:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good knowledge and understanding of banking operations
• Good and Strong Working Knowledge of Cisco Router, Operating
• Good knowledge and understanding of AWS and Azure
• Experienced in firewall management.
• Strong Network Troubleshooting Skills.
• Relationship management
• Vendor Management
• Issues management
• Integrity and honesty
• Technology Innovation
• Issues management
• Methods, standards creation

Generic Skills:

• Ability to make sound and logical security judgments.
• Demonstrated leadership and personnel/project management skills.
• Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Able to conduct research into issues as required

Supervisory Skills:

• General administration
• General managerial / administration
• Team building / conflict management
• Leadership / Coaching / Supervisory / Influencing
• Organization and coordination

Qualifications & Experience
Mandatory:

• MBA / MSc
• First Degree in Computing Science, Engineering, Operational sciences or (any other discipline with strong Information Systems component and/or relevant IT Service Management certification)
• CCIE certification
• Minimum of 6 years’ IT Operations experience in a technology environment

Desirable:

• CCNA Security, CISSP, ITIL and other professional qualification will be an added advantage.

Summary:

• AWS and Azure

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

Experience:

• IT Operations: 6 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CCIE certification (Required).

Job Title: Business Analyst

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our client requires the service of a highly skilled Business Analyst with Fin-Tech experience to join a dynamic team.
• The successful individual will conduct business analysis for new product releases and new projects.
• This individual will be involved in requirement analysis, documentation, scope validation, coordination and assessment of requests from stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess the scope of the API project (what the business wants) and defines the milestones
• Facilitates brainstorming sessions between all the stakeholders, knowledge matter experts and engineering team
• Establish and evaluates the API requirements and define the API Requirements
• Documentation (API client requirements, REST services, class diagrams)
• Translates API client needs into technical API specifications (OpenAPI )
• Create user stories for the delivery team
• Elaborate the deliverables of the acceptance phase: acceptance strategy, acceptance notebooks, acceptance reports
• Carry out the UATs and organize the test phases with the business users and product owners
• Collaborate with the different members of the project team according to the project phase
• Produce the necessary documentation for each project phase (API Requirements Documentation)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics or other related fields (Master degree is a plus) with at least 3 years building business software
• Excellent functional and technical proficiency in software development (Domain Driven Design, UML Diagrams, Design Pattern…)
• Mandatory knowledge of API design and implementation (REST API, OpenAPI)
• Experience with an API Management Platform (Apigee, MuleSoft, Axway, Software AG…)
• Strong knowledge of DevOps methodology and good knowledge of an Agile Project Management Tool (Azure DevOps, JIRA…)
• Good understanding of Micro services architecture and cloud technologies with knowledge of C# or Java or Python
• An ability to visualize data using presentations, diagrams, infographics
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with high level of critical thinking.

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Our client is seeking to hire a Data Analytics to join their team.
• The ideal candidate would be responsible for turning data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
• Filter and “clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Unit Head, Data Analytics

Skills / Competencies:

• Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques
• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects etc.), databases (SQL etc.), programming (XML, JavaScript, or ETL frameworks)
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Ability to learn and dedication to service delivery
• Proficiency in office automation tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, etc)
• Proficiency in SQL
• Oral & Written communication skills
• Team building / conflict management
• Initiative
• Analytical Skills/ Problem solving
• Self-Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• General managerial/ administration

Qualifications
Mandatory

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree and/or Advanced Degree with a concentration in Data Analytics, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Statistics / Mathematics.
• 6 – 8 years working experience as a data analyst or business data analyst, preferably in the financial services industry

Desirable:

• Relevant professional qualifications

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lagos: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Undergraduate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Post NYSC: 6 years (Preferred).

Application Closing Date: 6th April, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV in Ms Word and PDF to: contact@gvapartners.com and peteru@gvapartners.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.