Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer’s needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Cybersecurity & Technology Consulting

Job Summary

• We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to lead our technology strategy, cybersecurity practice, and technical consulting operations.
• The ideal candidate will drive innovation, strengthen delivery excellence, and position the company as a leading cybersecurity solutions provider across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s technology and cybersecurity strategy.
• Oversee PCI DSS implementations, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security architecture engagements.
• Drive innovation and develop new information security products, services, and sector offerings.
• Ensure delivery excellence across all consulting projects.
• Provide executive-level advisory to clients on enterprise architecture, cybersecurity governance, and IT risk management.
• Oversee compliance with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, Data Protection, and other regulatory standards.
• Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing technical and cybersecurity teams.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and providing technical input for proposals.

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Qualification: Professional certifications such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 20000, CISSP, COBIT, CISM, CRISC, CEH, OSCP, ECSA, CHFI, PMP, or ITIL.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, technical consulting, or enterprise architecture.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical expertise in cybersecurity architecture, security assessments, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing high-level technical teams and large-scale cybersecurity projects.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management abilities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.