Job Title: IT
Information Security Officer
Information Security Officer
Organisation: Financial
Intelligence Authority (FIA)
Intelligence Authority (FIA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Senior
Network and Database Administrative Officer
Network and Database Administrative Officer
About US:
The establishment of a
Financial Intelligence Authority and a Financial Intelligence Authority Board
Under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2013 is for the prohibition and prevention
of money laundering, in order to combat money laundering activities.
Financial Intelligence Authority and a Financial Intelligence Authority Board
Under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2013 is for the prohibition and prevention
of money laundering, in order to combat money laundering activities.
Job Summary: The IT
Information Security Officer is responsible of providing security of
information/ data, infrastructure and risk services through use of innovative
tools, techniques to prevent, detect and close down any emerging systems
threats
Information Security Officer is responsible of providing security of
information/ data, infrastructure and risk services through use of innovative
tools, techniques to prevent, detect and close down any emerging systems
threats
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement the approved information security
policy - Conduct a continuous assessment of current IT
security practices and systems and identifying areas for improvement. - Run security audits and risk assessments.
- Deliver new security technology approaches and implement next generation
solutions. - Develop and implement business continuity and
disaster recovery plans to ensure service continuity. - Devise strategies and implement IT solutions to
minimise the risk of cyber-attacks. - Communicate digital programmes and strategy to a range of stakeholders.
- Promote security awareness by developing and
implementing a security awareness and training programmes.
Key Result Areas:
- Implementation of the approved information
security policy - Establishment of a Disaster recovery site
- Implementation of the existing Business
Continuity Plans - An enterprise-wide information security risk
plan and a set of necessary technologies and processes/activities to
soften and minimize the risks - Information Security capacity management plan.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) IT
Information Security Officer job opportunity must hold a Bachelor’s
degree in computer science; in computer software/computer systems
engineering; electronics; or information technology. - At least one Information Security certification is required.
- A Master’s Degree in related field will be an
added advantage. - At least two years’ Information Security
experience in a financial institution, government agency, international organization or relevant private sector
organization. - Knowledge and understanding of the Authority’s
vision, mission and objectives; - Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering act, 2013,
Anti-Terrorism Act, respective regulations and FATF standards - Works well independently and as part of a team;
- Time management skills
- Problem solving skills and analytical skills
- Good organizational skills
- Communication skills , teamwork and negotiation
skills ; - Ability to work to tight deadlines under
pressure; - The ability to create and maintain strong
working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. - A willingness to keep up to date with
developments in new technology. - Good decision making skills;
- Can take initiative
- Pay’s attention to detail.
- Person of high integrity
- Able to handle sensitive information and
maintain confidentiality;
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested
applicants send their applications which should include:
applicants send their applications which should include:
- A
detailed curriculum vitae (CV) photocopied and submitted in triplicate (3
copies). - Copies
of academic and professional certificates and other supporting documents (3
copies) - Current
and Expected Remuneration. - Contact
Information of three references with emails and phone numbers.
All applications should be
addressed and hand delivered to:
addressed and hand delivered to:
The Human Resource Manager
Financial Intelligence
Authority
Authority
Ground Floor Rwenzori Towers
(Wing B),
(Wing B),
Plot 6 Nakasero Road.
Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 3rd May 2018 by 5:00PM
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