System Control Staff

Job Summary

• We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced System Control Staff to strengthen our technology control, information security, and IT risk management framework.
• The role will focus on monitoring system access, information security, application controls, cybersecurity, change management, data protection, backup and disaster recovery, and other technology-related risks

Key Responsibilities

• Review and monitor user access rights, privileged accounts, and segregation-of-duties conflicts
• Conduct periodic user-access recertification and ensure timely deactivation of access for exited or inactive employees
• Review system configurations, application controls, automated workflows, system interfaces, audit trails, and exception reports
• Monitor information-security risks, security incidents, and system vulnerabilities, and recommend appropriate corrective actions
• Independently review system changes to ensure proper authorization, testing, approval, and segregation of development, testing, and production environments
• Assess controls over customer information, financial data, mortgage documentation, databases, data transmission, and data retention
• Review backup arrangements, restoration testing, disaster recovery procedures, and business continuity readiness
• Provide independent technical input during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and review application user interfaces and user experience where required
• Provide independent technical assessment of IT-related costs, systems, equipment, and technology proposed for procurement
• Track identified IT control exceptions and remediation actions to closure
• Prepare periodic System Security/System Control reports for Management, highlighting control weaknesses, risk implications, incidents, and outstanding remediation actions

Person Specifications

• B.Sc. or HND in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or another relevant discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in banking, financial services, IT control, cybersecurity, IT/system audit, or another regulated environment
• Strong practical knowledge of IT controls, information security, and cybersecurity risk management
• Knowledge of core banking applications and user-access management
• Understanding of database and network controls
• Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery
• Experience in IT audit or system audit will be an advantage
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or ISO 27001-related certifications will be an added advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and professional independence
• Good report-writing and communication skills
• Ability to identify control weaknesses and recommend practical solutions
• Ability to work effectively with IT, Internal Control, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, and other business functions
• Prior experience in banking or financial services.
• ‎Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• ‎Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to handle confidential information.

Salary
N7,000,000 – N8,000,000 annual gross.

Application Closing Date
7th October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to:  using “ System Control Staff” as the subject of the mail.

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