Information Security Specialist
Exciting
opportunity in Banking with a dynamic team
National Bank of Kenya, one of the leading banks with a vision to becoming the Bank of choice in the provision of financial services within the region has an exciting opportunity for dynamic, experienced, self driven, result oriented professional to fill the following position:
National Bank of Kenya, one of the leading banks with a vision to becoming the Bank of choice in the provision of financial services within the region has an exciting opportunity for dynamic, experienced, self driven, result oriented professional to fill the following position:
Role: The successful
candidate will be responsible for recommending, implementing, and monitoring
technology related security initiatives to secure the Bank’s Information
Systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recommending
policies to secure and protect the infrastructure, investigating and
mitigating any breaches.
- Developing,
implementing and enforcing the necessary security procedures, standards
and measures.
- Analyzing
potential security risks on all ICT systems which will involve continuous
event analysis, correlation and reporting.
- Evaluating
access and roles of various stakeholders with respect to network and
systems security.
- Administering
assigned security technologies and functions that include; firewalls,
intrusion detection systems, authentication devices, content filtering
systems, application interface security, incident response, and other security
activities.
- Researching,
evaluating, designing and implementing new/improved security software
and/or devices that meet risk management objectives.
- Providing second
level technical expertise in the identification and resolution of security
related issues/events.
Position
requirements:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in a computer related field.
- Masters degree
in computer related field is highly desired.
- Must have the
following certifications: MCSE, CCNA, CCSP or CISSP
- Minimum 5 years
experience in the development, deployment and administration of network,
operating systems, databases and computer systems in a multiplatform
operating environment.
- Experience in
risk assessments and forensic analysis.
Other
requirements:
- Advanced
knowledge of network security architecture and design, device
configuration and operation, virtual private networking, firewall and IPS,
authentication and encryption, risk assessment methodologies and tools.
- Knowledge in
implementing data protection and integrity, Windows and Unix/Linux OS configuration,
authentication, and security protocols.
- In-depth
understanding of customer facing channels such as Online Banking, Mobile
Banking and ATMs
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills.
The Position attracts
competitive compensation including staff benefits.
Interested and
suitable qualified individuals should forward their application showing out how
they meet the requirements and enclosing detailed CV, Copies of their academic
and professional certificates, day time telephone contacts and addresses of
their professional relevant referees to reach the undersigned by Wednesday 24th
July, 2013.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
The General Manager
Human Resources
National Bank of Kenya Ltd
P. O. Box 72866 – 00200
Nairobi.
Human Resources
National Bank of Kenya Ltd
P. O. Box 72866 – 00200
Nairobi.
To find more about
National Bank, visit our website at www.nationalbank.co.ke
