Cybersecurity Analyst, Third Party Cybersecurity at KCB Bank Kenya

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments of third-party vendors and partners to evaluate their security controls and practices.
• Ensure alignment to third-party cybersecurity risk management framework and related policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sourcing, legal, and Technology teams, to assess contractual agreements and ensure cybersecurity requirements are met.
• Monitor and track third-party cybersecurity incidents, vulnerabilities, and compliance with contractual obligations, and collaborate with the Cybersecurity Intelligence and Security Operations Centre (CiSOC) to respond.
• Provide expertise and guidance on cybersecurity risk mitigation strategies to mitigate risks associated with third-party relationships.
• Prepare detailed third-party risk assessment reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Provide input into Cyber Security risk and control self-assessments by leveraging knowledge in third party cyber security and mitigating information and cyber risks identified by various assurance teams such as Information Risk and Audit.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices in third-party risk management and cybersecurity. 
• Support in the development, management, implementation, and delivery of the security awareness program for both third parties and internal staff in liaison with Learning and Development, and Sourcing.

The person:

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology/computer science/Telecommunications / Engineering (Electrical, Electronic) or related field
• At least one security certifications from the list: CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, GIAC Certifications, CEH, COBIT, ISO270001 Implementor/Auditor
• At least 2 years' experience in IT/Information/Cyber security  
• At least 1 year experience in third party management, third party engagements, working with a third party, auditing third parties