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Job Title:  Infrastructure Security Analyst

Organisation: Housing Finance Bank

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Housing Finance Bank, is a Commercial Bank and the leading provider of housing finance solutions with a vision to be the preferred consumer and business bank with a focus on housing finance.

Job Summary:   The Infrastructure Security Analyst is responsible for safeguarding the bank’s IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud environments. The role ensures compliance with regulations, mitigates vulnerabilities, and supports the secure operation of banking services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Protection:

• Develop and maintain secure infrastructure designs aligned with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
• Configure and manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and virtual private networks (VPNs).
• Ensure network segmentation to isolate critical systems and reduce attack surfaces.

Vulnerability Management:

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments using tools like Nessus, Qualys, or OpenVAS.
• Ensure timely patching of operating systems, firmware, and software to address known vulnerabilities.
• Test patches in controlled environments before deployment to avoid operational disruptions.

Cloud Security:

• Implement security measures for cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Manage identity, access control, encryption, and logging in cloud platforms.
• Monitor cloud environments for misconfigurations, unauthorized access, and data breaches.

Incident Response:

• Investigate and respond to infrastructure-related security incidents, such as DDoS attacks or unauthorized access.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to remediate incidents and perform root cause analysis.

Endpoint Security:

• Deploy and manage endpoint security solutions such as antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
• Use Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to monitor infrastructure logs for anomalies and potential breaches.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure infrastructure security aligns with standards like PCI DSS, GDPR, and local banking regulations.
• Document compliance measures and provide evidence for audits.

Disaster Recovery and Resilience:

• Manage secure and encrypted backups of critical infrastructure data.
• Conduct regular disaster recovery drills to validate the effectiveness of plans.

Key Result Areas

• Proactively identify and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen the bank’s IT infrastructure resilience against evolving threats.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CCNA/CCNP Security, or CISSP.
• Advanced certifications in Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, or Check Point Security Appliances are advantageous.

Skills and Experience

Experience:

• 5–7 years in IT infrastructure, network security, or system administration roles.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise with firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection tools.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and their security features.

Soft Skills:

• Problem-solving and analytical skills for identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.
• Effective communication skills to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications with a recent CV, copies of all academic transcripts, certificates and testimonials, daytime telephone contact, postal and email address and three competent referees to:

Chief Human Resources Officer,

Housing Finance Bank,

Investment House

Plot 4 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo

Please take note that all applications should be sent by email to Recruitment@housingfinance.co.ug

DO NOT HAND DELIVER YOUR APPLICATION.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

To be eligible to apply, you must have held your substantive position for at least two (2) years and have a consistent satisfactory performance with no disciplinary record over the immediate consecutive past one year

Guidelines for submitting Documents

Ensure that all your documents are scanned and submitted in 1 single batch using the following order:

• Application letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic Documents and Certificates
• The maximum document size is 10 MB.
• Please indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject.

Deadline: 23rd January 2025

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