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• In charge of configuring, deploying and
  maintaining information security tools and controls to protect information
  assets and digital infrastructure;
• The jobholder will be implementing
  information security policies and standards;
• Offering technical support for cyber
  related incident investigation and resolution;
• In charge of monitoring the organizations
  networks and critical infrastructure for anomalies and breaches;
• Preparing status reports on security
  matters to guide decision making;
• Identifying industry approaches and
  testing tools for usage on IT systems and platforms;
• Conducting vulnerability assessments and
  penetration tests for networks, IT systems and applications with capacity
  to propose remediation strategies;
• Providing technical support to the
  development of security standards, guidelines, and procedures;
• Manage the SIEM, Intrusion Prevention and
  detection solutions for the network;
• Mentoring and training end users in
  information security awareness and procedures as per approved standards
  and policies;
• Preparing and submitting periodic
  performance reports and supporting other IT teams;
• Implementing and maintaining business
  continuity and disaster recovery strategies;
• Performing any other duties as may be
  assigned from time to time.

• The ideal candidate for the World Bank RCIP
  Information Security Specialist job vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s
  Degree in computer science, engineering, information security, information
  systems, information technology or related field.
• Relevant information security
  certifications preferred such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, GCFE, CEH, etc.
• A minimum of three years of information
  security experience with particular emphasis on configuration of security
  solutions such as firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection,
  vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and IT audits
• The ideal candidate will have at least an
  active security certifications and current hands-on technical experience
  in end point, firewall security systems administration, network protocols
  and architecture, network/application security, IDS/IPS, forensics,
  encryption, vulnerability and risk analysis, privilege management and
  authentication.
• Extensive knowledge of information systems
  security standards, solutions and practices (e.g., access control, system
  hardening, system audit and log file monitoring, security policies, and
  incident handling).
• Demonstrate strong knowledge in various
  security threats, system vulnerabilities, threat exploitation methods, and
  solutions.
• Broad knowledge in risks associated with
  information security testing.
• Significant exposure  and knowledge of security protocols,
  computer and network forensics, multiple operating systems including
  Microsoft Windows, Linux and UNIX variants, Apple IOS, Google Android etc.
  and knowledge of security vendors and toolkits.
• Working knowledge of network and server
  infrastructure technologies and devices including firewalls, routers, and
  switches.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience with
  SIEM, IPS/IDS, vulnerability scanner, malware analysis, penetration
  testing, and APT methodologies.
• Proven experience and knowledge necessary
  to analyze and correlate events across various controls, including web
  proxy, endpoint protection, SIEM, and firewalls
• Knowledge of ISO27001, NIST 800-53 and
  similar standards will be an added advantage

• Communications: Good
  communication skills (spoken and written), including the ability to
  communicate effectively with diverse audiences and to prepare a variety of
  written documents in a clear, and concise style.
• Teamwork: Good interpersonal
  skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations
  with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity
  and respect for diversity.
• Integrity: Must be a person of
  proven honesty and does not tolerate corruption and unethical behaviors in
  all its forms and manifestations..
• Innovation: Must be a person
  with ability to seek new ways of doing things efficiently to deliver value
  to our customers.
• Customer Centricity: Must be a
  person who strives to satisfy customers and clients. Should be able to
  understand what the customer wants and delivering it flawlessly.
• Quality: Must be a person who
  thinks of quality and continuous improvement in his/she our work.

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