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, FirstBank has over 750 branches providing a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services. The Bank has international presence through its subsidiaries, FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank DRC, FBNBank Ghana, FBNBank Gambia, FBNBank Guinea, FBNBank Sierra-Leone and FBNBank Senegal, as well as its Representative Offices in Johannesburg, Beijing and Abu Dhabi.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Application Security Specialist
Job Identification: 1816
Location: Lagos
Discover moreRecruitment software integrationEmployer recruitment platformJob search toolsKey Responsibilities
Application Security: Conduct security assessments of web, mobile, API, and enterprise applications to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Secure Development: Support the adoption of secure coding practices and ensure security requirements are integrated into software development activities.
Vulnerability Management: Track, prioritize, and support remediation of application security vulnerabilities identified through testing exercises.
Security Testing: Coordinate and perform application security reviews, code reviews, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
DevSecOps Integration: Work with development and DevOps teams to embed security controls within CI/CD pipelines and release processes.
Risk Advisory: Provide security guidance during solution design, system implementation, and technology transformation initiatives.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure applications comply with established security standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
Awareness & Training: Promote application security awareness across technology teams and support secure coding education initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in Information Security, Application Security, Secure Software Development, or a related area.
Good understanding of application security principles, secure development practices, and vulnerability management.
Experience conducting application security assessments and supporting remediation activities.
Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, API Security, Secure SDLC, and DevSecOps practices.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, OSCP, CISM, or related certifications will be an advantage.
Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries is desirable.
Application Closing Date3rd October, 2026; 08:53 AM.
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