IT Security Risk Manager Job Career at DFCU Bank

Organisation: DFCU Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Risk and Compliance
About dfcu:
DFCU Limited was
started by the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom
and the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC)
under the name of Development Finance Company of Uganda Limited. Later
restructuring brought in DEG (of Germany) and International Finance Corporation
(IFC) as equal partners with CDC and UDC, each having a 25% stake in the
company. Its objective was to support long-term development projects whose
financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then existing financial
commercial lending institutions.
Job Summary: The IT Security
Risk Manager
will be
responsible for ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability of the
information technology environment wherein conducting periodic risk
assessments, evaluations of appropriate security controls, security awareness
and proactive compliance with industry regulations in regards to information
security.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
  • Work
    collaboratively wit h other information technology professional
    responsible for user security and access controls to review levels of
    access and changes to the technology environment for risk
  • Offer
    oversight of the Vulnerability Management program
  • Develop
    the information security strategy in conjunction with the technology group
    within the bank.
  • Develop
    and maintain Information Security risk assessments designed to evaluate
    inherent risks, controls and residual risks.
  • Do regular
    assessments of security controls and evaluate results relative to risk
    assessment.
  • Ensure
    that bank culture maintains a commitment to security.
  • Develop effective
    Information Security policies and standards whilst working with the IT
    department.
  • Monitor compliance and develop plans
    for compliance with regards to Information Security.
  • Establish and maintain successful
    external relationships with security technology and service providers,
    industry experts, local law enforcement, industry consortiums and
    regulatory agencies.
  • Evaluate compliance and develop
    plans for compliance with regards to Information Security
  • Educate bank employees and act as a
    champion for compliance throughout the dfcu bank.
  • Advocate
    for security controls that mitigate unacceptable risks within dfcu bank.
  • Supervise
    security awareness activities for bank employees and customers.
  • Perform any other related duties as
    assigned or requested.
 Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
  • The candidate should possess a
    relevant Bachelor’s Degree with a significant background in Information
    Security and Business Management or any other related discipline. 
  • At least three years of relevant
    information security experience
  • Good understanding and knowledge of
    the current technology and regulatory trends affecting financial
    institution Information Security programs
  • Experience managing projects and
    programs to achieve Information Security Objectives.
  • Proven exceptional communication
    skills i.e. both written and verbal
  • Proven ability to analyse security
    and technology control effectiveness
  • Latest working knowledge on
    technology trends in multiple facets
  • Ability to prioritise and multi-task
    in a high pressure environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills i.e.
    ability to work with a variety of people with different proficiencies in
    Information Security
 How to Apply:
All candidates with the
necessary credentials are required to send a cover letter, CV with the relevant
copies of academic certificates to the: Head of Human Resources, dfcu Bank, 2nd
Floor, Jinja Road, P.O. Box 70, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline:
31st December, 2013

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