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Job Title:  Supervisor Cyber Security Assurance

Organization: Centenary Bank

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager Cyber Security Assurance

About the Company:

Centenary Bank is a leading Commercial Microfinance Bank serving over a third of the banking population with services that can be accessed across 80 branches, 191 ATMs and over 5,200 CenteAgents and other digital platforms.

Job Summary:   Provide best in class cyber security assurance support in line with business needs by offering specialized technical security knowledge to ensure that both new and existing ICT systems, services, and products comply with security regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the Bank’s compliance with industry standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements, ensuring alignment with evolving security best practices.

Oversee daily cyber security assurance activities, ensuring proactive monitoring, effective implementation of security protocols, and timely reporting for next day reviews on systems.

Plan and manage the Bank’s annual cyber security awareness initiatives, driving education, training, and staff engagement to strengthen security culture.

Supervise comprehensive compliance audits and assessments, ensuring strict adherence to ICT, information security policies, and industry regulations, while delivering actionable assurance reports.

Evaluate the effectiveness of cyber security controls across all divisions, providing insights into the maturity of the control environment and highlighting critical risks to senior stakeholders.

Leverage data from assurance activities to provide expert recommendations on enhancing cyber security measures, improving risk management, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education and Professional Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security, or a related field.

Technical certifications in Information System Audit, Security Risk and Governance e.g., CISA, CISSP, CEH, CISM are required.

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field, and other technical certifications like ISO 27001 Lead Implementor/Auditor, OSCP, CRISC, ECSA is an added advantage.

Required Experience and Competences:

Four (4) years’ experience in a role related to information security monitoring and vulnerability management in a large financial institution or a reputable organization.

Knowledge of cyber security frameworks, standards, and best practices.

Proven experience with security risk assessment methodologies and tools.

Required Skills:

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Proficient in security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, and vulnerability management tools.

How to Apply:




If you are interested in joining a dynamic team in a fast-paced work environment and meet fully the requirements above, please:

Download an application form, Click Here

Fill the form and attach an application letter (addressed to General Manager Human Resource, Centenary Bank, P.O. Box 1892, Kampala), updated Curriculum Vitae, plus copies of all academic credentials, testimonials and contact details of three competent referees.

E-mail the above to: Talent_sourcing@centenarybank.co.ug

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will, be contacted.

Deadline: 3rd October 2024

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