Chief Information Security Officer job at Bank of India (Uganda) Ltd

JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
The Chief Information Security Officer safeguards the Bank’s information by developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive information security strategy.

Job Responsibilities:
• Implement, configure, and maintain the Bank’s security controls as per the cybersecurity policy of the Bank and regulator.
• Install security tools (e.g., Firewalls, data encryption) to protect sensitive information.

• Monitor the Bank’s compliance with software and hardware licenses and monitor SLAs with both internal and external entities.
• Monitor the Bank’s networks and systems for security breaches and investigate violations when they occur.

• Run vulnerability checks to confirm systems are in line with cybersecurity policies and guidelines.
• Research the latest information technology security trends and recommend enhancements to management.

• Participate in the annual review and update of operating procedures to improve control guidance, test procedures, and reference documents.

• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Bank’s data, systems, and infrastructure.
• Promoting and implementing IT security awareness in the Bank.

• Managing the Bank’s response to security incidents and IT breaches.

• Providing IT security awareness and training across the Bank by ensuring all employees understand their roles in maintaining IT security and protecting sensitive information.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business Computing.
• Certification in one or more of the following:
o Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP),
o Certified Information System Manager (CISM),
o Certified Information Auditor (CISA),
o Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or
o ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Lead Implementer or other similar credentials.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in banking, 3 years of which must have been in a managerial role.
• Demonstrated experience in IT risk management, information security, and IT.
• Sound knowledge of IT frameworks, methodologies, and trends in both business and IT.
• Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and possess a sound knowledge of IT security frameworks like PCI-DSS.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

• Suitable candidates should submit their CVs in person to:
HR Department, Bank of India (U) Ltd, Head Office, Plot 37 Jinja Road, next to National Water Offices, Kampala
or email to:
• boiul.uganda@bankofindia.co.in
• Deadline: 19th January 2025, by 5:00 PM.