SterlingPRO Business Application Limited Latest Job Recruitment 2026: Cybersecurity and Compliance Expert, Product Manager & UI / UX Designer | Apply Now

Job Title: Cybersecurity and Compliance Expert

Location: Maryland (Mende), Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Security Operations & Incident Response:

• Lead security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and SOC governance activities, ensuring 24/7 coverage for SterlingPRO’s payment applications.
• Develop and optimise SIEM use cases, detection rules, alert management, and security monitoring processes tailored to financial transaction patterns.
• Manage MSSP and SOC providers, ensuring service quality, performance, and compliance with agreed SLAs.
• Develop and maintain incident response procedures and coordinate security exercises and tabletop testing activities, specifically simulating payment fraud and data breach scenarios.
• Support business continuity, disaster recovery planning, testing, and security governance activities to ensure the uninterrupted availability of SterlingPRO’s POS, ATM, and Agency banking solutions.
• Identity, Cloud & Data Security
• Manage identity security controls including MFA, Conditional Access, privileged access management (PAM), and identity risk monitoring to protect administrative access to core financial systems.
• Strengthen security across Azure/AWS environments, endpoints, collaboration platforms, and emerging technologies (including secure handling of biometric and payment data).
• Implement and oversee data classification, data protection, and access control frameworks to secure Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and financial data in transit and at rest.

Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure compliance with client, contractual, and regulatory security requirements, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) regulations, and other applicable laws.
• Understand fintech Structure and security architecture Requirements.
• Manage end-to-end compliance with PCI DSS standards, aligning with the latest PCI DSS v4.0 requirements, including continuous monitoring and risk-based security management.
• Interpret and implement global standards such as ISO 9564-1 for PIN management and EMVCo’s security requirements for payment systems.
• Develop, review, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring they are technically enforceable and auditable.
• Lead audits and regulatory reviews, managing remediation activities and tracking compliance findings to closure.

Vulnerability & Threat Management:

• Conduct technology risk assessments for all new and existing products.
• Establish a robust vulnerability management program, coordinating penetration testing and overseeing the remediation of identified weaknesses.
• Manage the vendor risk management process, conducting thorough security assessments of third-party vendors and partners.
• Monitor security events using SIEM platforms, leading incident response, threat hunting, and digital forensics activities.
• Champion operational resilience, ensuring the organization can maintain critical functions during and after a security incident.

DevSecOps&Third-Party Security:

• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, SCA), working directly with engineering teams to promote secure coding practices.
• Manage supplier security assessments and third-party risk assurance activities for vendors supporting our payment ecosystem.

Education& Certifications:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology,a related field; or equivalent proven experience. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Certifications: One or more of the following is highly preferred: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
• Standards: Expert knowledge of PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, and OWASP.

Professional Experience

• 5+ years of experience leading security operations within a hybrid SOC environment (Fintech industry experience is an advantage)
• Track record of successfully managing regulatory relationships and navigating complex compliance landscapes (CBN, NDPC).
• Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms, particularly Microsoft Sentinel or equivalent technologies (e.g., Splunk, QRadar).
• Expertise in threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.
• Hands-on experience with modern security tooling: EDR/XDR (e.g., Microsoft Defender), IAM (Entra ID), Cloud Security (Azure/AWS native tools), and Data Loss Prevention technologies.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture, identity security, cloud security, and DevSecOps principles.
• Working knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, risk management frameworks, and audit processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, senior stakeholders, clients, and external partners.

Salary
N400,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: hr@sterlingprong.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Product Manager

Location: Maryland (Mende), Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate should be able to;

• Define Product Vision & Strategy Set the long-term direction and goals for the product, aligned with company objectives.
• Market & Customer Research Gather insights from users, competitors, and industry trends to identify opportunities.
• Roadmap Planning Create and maintain a product roadmap, prioritizing features based on impact and feasibility.
• Requirements Gathering & Documentation Translate business needs into clear product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to deliver successful products.
• Product Development Oversight Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery.
• Performance Monitoring Track product KPIs (adoption, retention, revenue, etc.) and make data-driven improvements.
• Stakeholder Management Communicate product plans, progress, and outcomes to executives and other stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement Iiterate on features based on feedback, analytics, and evolving market needs.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree with relevant years of experience in product management particularly in Fintech industry.
• Strategic Vision Ability to define clear product goals and align them with business objectives.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills Skilled at interpreting data, identifying trends, and making evidence-based decisions.
• Communication & Storytelling Can clearly articulate product vision, requirements, and updates to stakeholders, engineers, and customers.
• Leadership & Influence Inspires cross-functional teams without direct authority, driving collaboration and accountability.
• Customer-Centric MindsetDeep empathy for users, ensuring products solve real problems and deliver value.
• Technical Understanding Not necessarily coding, but enough technical literacy to work effectively with engineers and understand constraints.
• Adaptability & Resilience Thrives in ambiguity, adjusts quickly to market changes, and manages setbacks constructively.
• Project & Time Management Keeps roadmaps, sprints, and deadlines on track while juggling multiple priorities.
• Innovation & Creativity Generates new ideas, explores opportunities, and challenges the status quo to improve products.

Application Closing Date
6th October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: hr@sterlingprong.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Please ensure your CV highlights relevant experience and qualifications.
• Submissions should be made promptly to facilitate timely review.