Chief Information Security Officer

TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE | LAGOS, NIGERIA

The Digital Infrastructure Provider Strengthening Enterprise Trust

A technology infrastructure company provides cloud hosting, managed infrastructure and data services to financial institutions and large corporate clients.

As its customer base expands into more highly regulated sectors, the organisation faces increasing scrutiny around cybersecurity, data protection, operational resilience and third-party risk.

The Board seeks a Chief Information Security Officer capable of establishing an institutional-grade security function and strengthening customer confidence.

Leadership challenge

Building a robust cybersecurity and information governance framework that enables commercial growth and meets demanding enterprise customer requirements.

The Opportunity

Our client is a growing digital infrastructure and technology services company seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to provide strategic leadership over enterprise cybersecurity, information protection and technology risk.

The successful candidate will strengthen the organisation's security architecture and establish a proactive approach to cyber resilience.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise information security strategy.
• Oversee cybersecurity governance, security architecture and threat management.
• Lead incident response, security monitoring and cyber resilience programmes.
• Strengthen data protection, identity management and third-party security controls.
• Ensure alignment with applicable regulatory and information security requirements.
• Advise executive management and the Board on emerging cybersecurity risks.
• Build a capable information security function and promote security awareness.

Candidate Profile

An accomplished information security executive with extensive experience protecting complex technology environments. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, cloud security, incident response and enterprise risk management is essential. Relevant professional certifications, such as CISSP or CISM, would be advantageous.

The Attraction

An opportunity to establish a leading security function within a growing technology infrastructure business and play a central role in strengthening institutional trust and resilience.