Security & Compliance Analyst

Company Description

About the Company: We are a security consulting firm founded by a Principal Security Architect with over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, and enterprise security architecture, including work with major government and enterprise clients. The firm serves enterprise clients across financial services, technology, and other regulated industries. 

Job Summary

We are hiring a Security & Compliance Analyst to work directly with enterprise clients on security assessments, compliance audits, risk management, and regulatory advisory. This is a foundational role; the successful candidate will help build the practice alongside the founder and will have significant client exposure and career growth opportunities from day one. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, renewable, with conversion to permanent employment at the 6-month mark based on performance and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  •  Conduct security assessments, compliance audits, and gap analyses for client organizations

  •  Develop and maintain compliance frameworks, policies, and documentation for clients

  •  Perform risk assessments and produce detailed reports with actionable recommendations

  •  Serve as a day-to-day compliance point of contact for assigned client organizations

  •  Prepare and file regulatory compliance documentation on behalf of clients

  •  Deliver security awareness training sessions to client staff

  •  Monitor changes in the regulatory landscape and advise clients on business impact

  •  Support incident response activities when required

  •  Prepare semi-annual and annual compliance reports for client organizations

  •  Assist with business development activities including proposal writing and client presentations

Required Qualifications

  •  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Law, Cybersecurity, or related field

  •  Minimum 3 years of professional experience in data protection, privacy, compliance, or cybersecurity

  •  At least one professional certification in data protection, privacy, or cybersecurity. Acceptable certifications include: CCNP security, CCIE security, CCNA, CDPO, CIPM, CIPP, CISA, CISM, CDPSE, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CEH, or equivalent

  •  Strong knowledge of data protection regulations and cybersecurity frameworks

  •  Experience conducting compliance audits or security assessments

  •  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  •  Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously

  •  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with compliance management tools

Preferred Qualifications

  •  Multiple certifications in privacy or security

  •  Experience in consulting or advisory roles (Big 4, law firm, or specialist consultancy)

  •  Familiarity with cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  •  Experience working in financial services, technology, telecommunications, or healthcare sectors

  •  Project management skills

What We Offer

  •  ₦400,000 – ₦500,000 per month gross salary (with guaranteed 6-month review based on performance)

  •  Certification sponsorship (one certification per year, company-funded)

  •  Health insurance (HMO coverage)

  •  Remote work arrangement with flexible schedule

  •  Direct mentorship from a world-class security architect

  •  Client exposure to major enterprise organizations from day one

  •  Clear career progression path (Analyst → Senior Analyst → Manager)

  •  Internet and power stipend

Interested candidates should please send an email to betterchidalu@gmail.com