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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 and over 750 branches, the Bank provides a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services. FirstBank also maintains an international presence through its subsidiaries and representative offices across several countries.
Job Details
- Company: First Bank of Nigeria Limited
- Job Title: Incident Management & Response Specialist
- Job Identification: 1820
- Location: Lagos
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Industry: Banking and Financial Services
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the management of cybersecurity incidents from detection through resolution.
- Conduct incident investigations and determine root causes and business impact.
- Support containment, eradication and recovery activities during security incidents.
- Monitor security events and ensure timely escalation of high-risk incidents.
- Serve as a central point of coordination during major security incidents.
- Prepare incident reports, management updates and post-incident reviews.
- Recommend enhancements to incident management procedures and response capabilities.
- Support tabletop exercises, simulations and incident response readiness activities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Incident Response, Security Operations, Cybersecurity or a related field.
- Experience handling cybersecurity incidents in a complex technology environment.
- Good understanding of threat detection, security monitoring and incident handling processes.
- Knowledge of industry frameworks and best practices for incident response.
- Relevant certifications such as GCIH, CISSP, CEH, CISM or related certifications will be an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Incident Response
- Incident Coordination
- Problem Solving
- Threat Analysis
- Crisis Management
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the FirstBank recruitment portal:
Application Closing Date
3rd October 2026 at 8:46 AM.
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