Overview

CRDB Bank Plc is an African bank and a leading Financial Services Provider in Tanzania with a current presence in Tanzania and Burundi, East Africa. The Bank was established in 1996 and was listed on The Dar Es Salaam Stock exchange (DSE) in June 2009. Over the years, CRDB Bank has grown to become the most innovative and preferred financial services partner in the region. Supported by a robust portfolio and uniquely tailored products, CRDB Bank remains the most responsive bank in the region. 

We are looking to recruit suitably qualified and competent individuals to join our ​Information and Communication Technology ​on the following positions:

Head, ICT Security & Governance  

Principal Accountabilities

Leading the team of ICT experts responsible for: ICT Security, Governance and Strategy:

• ICT Security​: Configuration & Application Security, Security Monitoring & Vulnerability Assessment, Cyber Security (Internal & External threats).
• ICT Governance​: Single contact/ownership/custodian for all ICT Audit, Regulatory, Policies, Compliance, Risks & Controls. Enterprise Technology Architect.
• ICT Strategy​: Custodian of the ICT strategy. Coordinating execution of all activities required for achieving the goals of the ICT strategy.

Other Responsibilities

• Ensures that all stakeholders adhere to the strategic management approach and timetables.
• Collates information and creates reports and insights to support management processes.
• Contributes to the development of policies, standards and guidelines for strategy development and planning.
• Develops and communicates corporate information security policy, standards and guidelines.
• Contributes to the development of organizational strategies that address information control requirements.
• Identifies and monitors environmental and market trends and pro-actively assesses impact on business strategies, benefits and risks.
• Leads the provision of authoritative advice and guidance on the requirements for security controls in collaboration with experts in other functions such as legal, technical support.
• Ensures architectural principles are applied during design to reduce risk and drives adoption and adherence to policy, standards and guidelines.
• Setting SMART Objectives and conduct Performance Evaluation for Direct Reports in the section
• Prepare monthly progress update reports of the section.
• Prepare and control annual budget (CAPEX & OPEX) of the section.
• Setup and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop & update policies, procedures and processes to improve efficiency & productivity of the section.

Knowledge and Skills Required for this Role

• Technical knowledge of ICT Security & Governance solutions, and Enterprise Technology Architect principles
• People Management & leadership knowledge. Be a team player that motivates and trains other team members.
• Demonstrated leadership and personnel management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• SLA and vendor Management skills.
• Strong ICT Security skills.

Education and Experience

• Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecom Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related undergraduate degree
• ICT related Postgraduate degree is an added advantage.
• At least two applicable cybersecurity related certifications – CISSP, CISA, CEH, CCNA Security).
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification.
• At least one professional qualification in ITSM related area (i.e. ITIL or COBIT)
• At least one professional qualification in Enterprise Architect (i.e. TOGAF)
• Project management certification or recognized training
• At least 5 years in Senior Management role responsible for managing information security in a bank or financial organization of similar size and scale.
• At least 5 years in Senior Management role developing and managing ICT strategy, governance and enterprise architecture for large scale enterprise environment.
• At least 10 years of experience in ICT related role of which at least 7 years of experience FSI industry information security related role.
• Experience managing or executing vulnerability testing and management.
• Experience of working in a deadline-oriented ICT security management environment managing multiple issues simultaneously.
• Experience and ability to work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative and fast-paced atmosphere.

REMUNERATION

CRDB BANK PLC offers competitive remuneration and benefits. Successful candidates will receive attractive and competitive package commensurate with the demands of the position.

MODE OF APPLICATION & CLOSING DATE 

Interested candidates who meet the criteria should submit an Application Letter accompanied with copies of academic transcripts, certificates and with a detailed up to date CV with two work related referees addressed to the Director of Human Resources not later than ​9th October 2019.

Director of Human Resources

CRDB Bank Limited

P.O. Box 268

DAR ES SALAAM

Tel: 022-2117441/7

Email: career.career@crdbbank.com