IT Security Manager at National Bank of Kenya

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

:Position scope:

Responsible for implementation, upgrade or monitoring of the information technology security and plans of the Bank’s IT infrastructure and systems in line with IT security policies and procedures and in a manner that provides effective assurance, protection and security of Bank and customer data/information whilst facilitating continuity of business.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement plans to implement the IT security framework to secure business and payment systems, integrations, digital operations and transaction monitoring
• Implement and monitor the IT security and data management standards to ensure information confidentiality
• Implement and monitor IT security standards that pertain to ICT devices and systems to ensure infrastructure and system protection, health and uptime.
• Implement and monitor IT security standards that pertain to business systems and user management: changes, access and authentication and systems action logging
• Take action to ensure, correct or report ICT devices and systems attack, destructive/unauthorized access and continuous protection.
• Perform risk assessments and execute tests to sustain and maintain IT security standards for the ICT infrastructure and systems and take correction measures thereof.

Position requirements

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business/IT related field with ICT Security Standards or Management Certification that relate to current technologies.
• Minimum five (5) years in IT Management with at least three (3) years in ICT Security Management
• Banking operations or financial services or telco experience
• Knowledge of ICT security standards and data management
• People management, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills
• Proactive and positive attitude, highly motivated and self-directed; ability to work in a team environment or independently
• Leadership and management
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to maintain and promote a positive attitude and work environment by leading through example.