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Officer, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing - job post

Standard Bank
4.1 out of 5 stars
Lagos
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Job Overview
Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
Company: Stanbic IBTC Holdings
Location: NG, undefined, Lagos Mainland, Walter Carrington Crescent
Job Type: Full-time
Job Ref ID: 80450957A-0001
Date Posted: 6/8/2026
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Job Description

Responsible for simulating cyber-attacks to identify and exploit vulnerabilities within the organization's IT infrastructure, applications, and networks. This role focuses on offensive security techniques to test the effectiveness of security controls and improve the organization's overall security posture.

Conduct thorough penetration tests on systems, networks, and applications to identify security weaknesses.
Use a combination of automated tools and manual testing techniques to exploit vulnerabilities.
Plan and execute red team exercises to test the organization's detection and response mechanisms.
Use advanced attack techniques to emulate adversaries and assess the organization's security readiness.
Perform vulnerability assessments to identify and prioritize security risks.
Analyze assessment results and provide actionable remediation recommendations.
Prepare detailed reports of findings from penetration tests and red team exercises, including technical details and potential business impacts.
Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear explanations and recommendations for remediation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Relevant certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or equivalent can be an added advantage.

Experience:
3years experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on red team activities, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing. Hands-on experience with VAPT tools such as Nessus, Burp Suite, Metasploit, and OWASP ZAP.
3years extensive knowledge of Security Operation, Endpoint management, Network Security and Vulnerability management. Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stacks, firewalls (Checkpoint and ASA), switches and routers. Extensive knowledge of Windows and Linux Operating Systems and cloud computing / cloud security.
Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:
Adopting Practical Approaches
Articulating Information
Developing Strategies
Embracing Change
Exploring Possibilities
Providing Insights
Team Working

Technical Competencies:
Data Analysis
Debugging and Fixing Software
Design Patterns
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies & Tools
Systems Patterns Integration
Technical Analysis
Use of Build and Test Automation
Write Code
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