About
Ascentech Services Limited is a Nigerian human resources solutions provider incorporated in 2013, with its head office in Lagos. The company partners with organizations to deliver flexible and reliable services that address their changing workforce and business needs.
Job Description
Ascentech Services Limited is recruiting an IT Security Intern to support its IT and security teams in protecting company systems, managing user access, maintaining software security, and safeguarding business data.
This opportunity is designed for a female graduate who has completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme and is interested in gaining practical experience in cybersecurity and corporate IT operations.
Key Responsibilities
- System monitoring: Monitor networks and applications for suspicious activity, security alerts, and potential threats.
- Access management: Create user accounts, reset passwords, and assist with access reviews.
- System maintenance: Install security patches, software updates, and antivirus definition updates.
- IT inventory management: Maintain accurate records of hardware, software, and IT licences.
- Technical troubleshooting: Resolve basic hardware, software, network, and security-related issues.
- Incident investigation: Collect technical logs and assist with preliminary security incident investigations.
- Security awareness: Promote safe data-handling practices, phishing prevention, and strong password habits.
- Helpdesk support: Provide basic onsite IT assistance to employees when required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Gender: Female candidates only, as specified in the employer’s vacancy announcement.
- Education: B.Sc., B.Tech., or HND in Computer Science or a related IT or Cybersecurity discipline.
- Experience: 0–1 year of experience; fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
- NYSC: Must have completed the National Youth Service Corps programme.
- Networking knowledge: Basic understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, and networking concepts.
- Operating systems: Foundational knowledge of Windows and/or Linux.
- Security fundamentals: Basic understanding of firewalls, encryption, and antivirus tools.
- Soft skills: Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to cv@ascentech.com.ng.
Use the following email subject line exactly as specified by the employer:
IT SECURITY INTERN-Female
Applicants should highlight their IT or cybersecurity qualifications, completed NYSC status, networking fundamentals, operating-system knowledge, and any relevant training, certifications, projects, or practical experience.