Deputy Director, Cybersecurity Supervision at Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Overseeing and coordinating the development and implementation of the strategy and roadmap for the Cybersecurity department.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of the Insurance Industry Cybersecurity Governance instruments including policies, strategies, and standards.
• Overseeing and coordinating the development and implementation of the Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP) framework for the insurance industry.
• Overseeing and managing the operations of the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) for the insurance industry.
• Liaising with the local sector Computer Incident Response Teams (CIRTs), regional CIRTs, international CIRTs and other related organizations.
• Overseeing and coordinating partnerships and collaboration with cybersecurity stakeholders locally, regionally, and globally.
• Overseeing cyber security advocacy, awareness, as well as capacity and capability development.
• Ensuring the development, implementation and regular review of the Cybersecurity policies, regulations, standard and guidelines.
• Advising the Authority on new and emerging technologies related to cybersecurity.
• Overseeing the Operation and management of Insurance Industry Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC).
• Advising the Authority on the development, acquisition and implementation of cyber-security related tools.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least:

• Twelve (12) years cumulative experience three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Assistant Director Cybersecurity Supervision or in a comparable and relevant position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Electrical Engineering, information technology, information systems security, software engineering, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following: Electrical Engineering, information technology, information systems security, software engineering, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in any at least two (2) of the following:
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA);
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM);
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP);
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH);
• Any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.

Competencies and Skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Report writing skills
• Presentation skills
• Conflict management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Leadership skills
• Mentorship and coaching skills