Job Title: Manager, IT Security & Networks
Organisation: Housing Finance Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
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 Manager, IT Security & Networks will mainly be accountable for effective management of logical security of the Bank’s technology assets and transactions processing systems, networks and enforcement of compliance to security policies and IT operating procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing technical guidance for the development and configuration of the Bank’s IT Network and security infrastructure to ensure that the entire IT network and related services operate securely in line with best practices in information security management.
- Accountable for routine monitoring of the IT network to ensure security and compliance to set security and other IT operating standards and procedures.
- Review Database management system logs and report on any deviations (Oracle, SQL server, Postgress and MySQL)
- Review and configure network switches, routers and firewall configurations and logs; report any threats, deviations from rules, policies etc.
- Review UNIX and windows server configurations, logs and updates; report any deviations from policies, procedures.
- Review activities of privileged access on all server operating systems and databases
- Conduct user access reviews for domain, DBs, applications and devices in collaboration with IT service and Infrastructure Manager
- Perform security reviews of Endpoint devices and report any deviations from Policies.
- Conduct technology risk assessment for the technology environment, report all inherent technology risks associated.
- Conduct compliance assessment of all IT processes to ensure conformance to established technology policies and procedures; report any deviations.
- Ensure user awareness as well as execution of IT Disaster Recovery and business continuity procedures.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in ICT or Computer related studies e.g. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, business computing or other related studies e.g. Electrical, Data Communication and Networks
- Post graduate qualifications and/or certification in IT security management e.g. CCNA, CEH version 9, CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CISSP, CISA, NSE1 or Certified Network Security Professional (CCNSP) / CCNP)
- Post graduate qualifications in Project Management is added advantage
- Six years of progressive experience in systems security and network administration.
- At least four years’ experience at a supervisory role in Networks and Cyber security department of a financial institution or telecom.
- Technical skills in Router, Firewall configuration and administration, Proxy system configuration and management, Load balancer and UNIX/Linux systems security administration
- Experience in endpoint security administration using any security tools such as Kaspersky Security Centre, Microsoft endpoint protection etc.
- Experience Cyber Security policy administration
- Microsoft Windows Server administration.
- Experience in configuration and management of load balancers like F5
- Experience in management of office 365 security setup
- The Experience in Implementation and management of a SEIM, EDR, EPP, PAM, NAC and patch management systems.
- Experience in implementation of next generation firewalls e.g Checkpoint, Juniper, fortunate, Palo Altra
- Experience in configuration and management of Juniper switches and routers.
Business Behaviours
- A high level of integrity.
- Ability to work under minimum supervision.
- Teamwork and ability to work well with various teams in the Bank.
- Respectfulness and cordial to foster good working relationships with the service providers and customers.
- Good customer service
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Have excellent coordination and organizational skills
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.
Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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: 27th June 2023 by 5:00pm