Data Protection Specialist at Equity Bank Kenya

Job Purpose:   

The Data Protection Specialist is responsible for executing and administering Data Protection functions and supporting systems. Responsibilities will include overall systems management; support and execution of Data Protection roadmap and the related projects; organizational awareness, processes and procedures and compliance with audits/assessments related to Data Protection administration.

Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities: 

• Work with vendors to support the DLP technology (troubleshooting, upgrades, etc.)
• Administration of the DLP tools which includes configuring policies, upgrading and patching, etc.
• Monitor alerts generated from the DLP systems and other technologies
• Understand and follow the incident response process through event escalations
• Respond to escalations by the Incident Response Team
• Follow processes to maintain the DLP system
• Assist the team with incident management and responding to Data Subject Rights Requests.
• Assist with the development of existing policy documentation and related practical guidance.
• Support data protection training and awareness initiatives across the Group.

Qualifications
 Knowledge and Experience 

• Degree or its equivalent in Information Technology, Network Security, Enterprise Network Management, Information Security, Management Information System Computing, Engineering or similar area of study.
• 3-5 years’ experience in implementation and administration of DLP solution in the  Banking environment
• Experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems, Office 365, Enterprise Mobility and Security (EMS) and Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM)
• Experience with Privilege Access Management solutions, Least privilege Access Management platforms and multi-factor authentication solutions among other technologies
• Experience in managing Information Security compliance
• In depth knowledge of Information risk concepts / relating business needs to security controls
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCNP, Network +, CISM, CGEIT or equivalent.