Assistant Manager Information Security Systems

Responsible for providing leadership and coordination of Information Security functions and monitoring ICT infrastructure against cyber threats, unauthorized access, and security breaches.

Ensure the integrity, availability, confidentiality, and authenticity of the Bank's information assets.

Lead the implementation of ICT security strategies, controls, risk management processes, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Review security incident reports and ensure investigations and corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, privacy requirements, and encryption standards.
• Enforce compliance with the Bank's ICT Security Policy.
• Ensure all ICT changes comply with change management procedures and do not affect service availability.
• Develop, review, communicate, and maintain Information Security Policies and operational security procedures.
• Review ICT security controls, frameworks, and security strategies.
• Ensure Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) requirements are maintained according to operational agreements.
• Manage security requirements for external partners, suppliers, and third-party service providers.
• Assess security implications of access changes and system modifications.
• Oversee ICT security risk assessments and risk management activities.
• Lead security awareness and cybersecurity training programs.
• Coordinate development and testing of Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs).
• Oversee Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy, design, and implementation.
• Ensure IAM solutions are scalable and secure for employees, contractors, vendors, and partners.
• Support departments in managing appropriate system access privileges.
• Provide guidance on security architecture and enterprise security initiatives.
• Oversee security infrastructure technologies including:
• Access Control Systems
• Patch Management Systems
• Web Application Firewalls
• Database Security Solutions
• Authentication Systems
• Develop and implement ICT Risk Management and Security Control Frameworks.
• Review and recommend security controls for systems, databases, and network infrastructure.
• Perform operating system, application, and database hardening.
• Design and implement secure ICT architectures and proactive patching strategies.
• Provide security guidance for ICT projects, upgrades, deployments, and technology changes.
• Develop solutions to mitigate identified vulnerabilities and security risks.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners to enforce ICT security standards.
• Qualifications and Requirements
• At least
• 12 years of relevant work experience in the public or private sector.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Master's Degree in:
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Business IT
• Software Engineering
• ICT Project Management
• Computer Engineering
• Or a related field
• Bachelor's Degree in a related ICT discipline.
• Professional certification in one or more of the following:
• CCNA
• CCNP
• CISA
• CISM
• CISSP
• Equivalent security certifications
• Management course lasting at least four weeks from a recognized institution.
• Technical Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of ICT trends within banking and financial services.
• Strong understanding of business support technologies and ICT infrastructure.
• Experience administering enterprise systems, business applications, and communications infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of:
• Server operating systems
• Client operating systems
• Mobile operating systems
• Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
• Strong experience in:
• Security architecture
• Vulnerability management
• Security testing
• Penetration testing
• Risk assessments
• Incident response management
• Knowledge of security standards, cybersecurity regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as:
• .NET
• Java
• Perl
• C#
• Knowledge of internet and security protocols including:
• DNS
• TCP/IP
• SMTP
• HTTP
• SSL
• Personal Attributes
• High levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage security risks in complex environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Must fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• How to apply
• For more information and job application details, see;
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