Deloitte Graduate Academy Cyber Security Programme for Nigerian Graduates

Deloitte Graduate Academy Cyber Security Programme for Nigerian Graduates

Are you a Nigerian graduate, do you have an interest in cyber security and wish to build a career in the field? If your answer is yes, then the Deloitte Graduate Academy Cyber Security Programme 2022 is a golden opportunity for you to get your career started. See requirements and how to apply below

About the Program

The purpose of Deloitte Academy’s Cyber Security program is to develop the talents required to harness emerging opportunities in Cyber Security/ Information Technology space.

Benefits of the Program

Internship placement for candidates with exceptional performance; and
Opportunity to be placed in the Deloitte pool of Cyber Security professionals for Cyber Security projects
Acquire high-demand technical skills and become readily employable.
Opportunity to participate in Deloitte graduate recruitment after the program if all eligibility criteria are met
Stipends that cover basic expenses during the program

Requirements for Deloitte Graduate Academy Cyber Security Programme

Possess a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.A., etc.) in Computer Science or Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of second class upper/upper credit
Have a minimum of five credits in WASSCE Ordinary Level/NECO subjects or acceptable equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting only
Having a cybersecurity-related certification would be an added advantage.
Knowledge of Information Technology (Operating systems, or networks or application development)
Proficient in the use of MS-office tools i.e. Excel, Word and Power-point
Knowledge in any of the following areas will be an added advantage: vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, implementation of security standards, security operations, network monitoring, incident response, incident investigation, email security, security analytics, and deployment or management of security tools such as SIEM, NAC, DAM, WAF, NGFW, UTM, etc.

Job Description

Applicants must show a keen interest in Cyber Security and Information Technology
Be of proven integrity, giving attention to confidentiality requirements
Possess excellent writing and oral communication/presentation skills
Ability to think outside the box and quickly learn new ideas independently
Be a good team player, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Show knowledge of IT systems (Operating System, Application, Network, Database)
Knowledge of system security and vulnerability assessment.
Actively exploit identified system vulnerabilities along with appropriate documentation.
Knowledge of some regulatory, technical, and industry standards, frameworks, and practices (e.g. ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST, OSSTM, etc.)
Carry out research on complex issues thoroughly and completely to provide innovative ways to approach and resolve an issue.
Demonstrates independent work and follows through on research steps through the results and findings stage.
Identify, rank, and prioritize risks and exposures and develop a strategy for mitigation or remediation. Organize and coordinate solutions proposed by the team and sells proposed remediation activities to the client
Review engagement documentation for compliance with Deloitte’s standards and ensures deficiencies are corrected.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should complete their application form online via the Deloitte Graduate Academy application portal by clicking here.

APplication Deadline

The deadline to apply for this program is Monday, 7th February 2022.

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