Information Security Manager

Akiba Commercial Bank (ACB)

Dar es Salaam

Reporting to the Head of ICT, the position is responsible for the protection of the Bank’s information processing assets, managing vulnerabilities within the information processing infrastructure, managing the threats and incidents impacting the Bank’s information resources, ensuring appropriate use of the Bank’s information processing resources and conducting awareness campaigns for all users regarding their responsibilities for the Bank’s security and privacy of information.

THE ROLE

• Establish and implement an information security program for communicating and coordinating information security activities in the Bank.
• Overseeing the implementation of security measures, such as access control, encryption, and authentication mechanisms.
• Proactive manage threat detection and Vulnerability management services and lead required remedial activities.
• Develop and maintain information security policies, standards, guidelines, processes and procedures.
• Oversee the monitoring and compliance with security policies, standards, guidelines, processes and procedures.
• Providing security awareness training to employees to promote a security-conscious culture within the organization.
• Ensure the identification and separation of systems, application, and information based on criticality and sensitivity
• Provide guidance for the integrity and availability of information and system.
• Ensure structure for the protection of networks and supporting infrastructure.
• Provide guidance for the prevention of unauthorized disclosure, modification, removal or destruction of assets.
• Lead in the development and implantation of security measures to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of information while accessing electronically.
• Lead in the planning efforts for the Bank’s disaster recovery plan and provide oversight to ensure it is maintained.
• Draw the bank’s attention to any failure to comply with the applicable data protection law and regulations

THE CANDIDATE

• University Degree in IT/ Computer Science
• Possession of reputable certifications such as CISSP, CISA, MCSA is advantageous.
• 5-10 years’ experience in information security in the banking environment is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and high comfort- level in presenting to various teams.
• In depth understanding of Data Centre Processes.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you meet the above requirements and ready for great challenges

Email: Covering letter and Your Curriculum vitae

To: recruitment@acbtz.com

Deadline: November 22, 2024