Vacancy title:
IT Security Risk Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Computer & IT]

Jobs at:
Cairo Bank Uganda

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 11 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Job holder will lead the implementation and oversight of the Bank’s information security strategy, policies and controls to protect data, systems and infrastructure from cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Chief Information Security Officer in designing an effective cybersecurity governance framework for the bank, including cyber testing and exercises, cloud computing, supply chain risk management, and public key infrastructure
• Maintain and enforce information security policies, standards and procedures
• Manage SIEM, IDS, IPS, Endpoint security, DLP and other security tools
• Coordinate red/blue team exercises and security awareness training for staff.
• Develop adequate processes for monitoring IT systems to detect cyber and technology events and incidents in a timely manner.
• Maintain a current enterprise-wide knowledge base of its users, devices, applications, software licenses and their relationships.
• Identify and assess security risks, third party/vendor risks vulnerabilities, and threats, and develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies
• Engage with external partners, vendors, and industry peers to stay abreast of the latest security trends, technologies, and threats.
• Conduct regular security training sessions and workshops to enhance the security awareness and knowledge of employees across the organization.
• Support the Chief Information Security Officer in the implementation, and operation of security controls and technologies to protect the bank’s infrastructure, applications, and data.
• Develop and maintain an incident response plan, ensuring the organization’s readiness to detect, respond, and recover from security incidents.
• Conduct regular security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning to identify potential weaknesses and recommend remediation measures.
• Ensure frequent data backups of critical IT systems (e.g. real time back up of changes made to critical data) are carried out to a separate storage location.
• Continuously test disaster recovery and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) arrangements to ensure that the institution can continue to function and meet its regulatory obligations in the event of an unforeseen attack through cyber-crime.
• Safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.
• Mentor and manage a team of security analysts

Education.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Have any of the relevant industry recognised certification such as CNSS, CISSP, CIPP/E, CISM, CRISC or CISA.

Experience.

• At least 5 years of ICT or Banking experience with a minimum of 2 years in ICT security within a banking/financial services environment.
• Strong skills in product analysis, business process analysis, and redesign.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, Fintech, and product development trends.
• Knowledge of security architecture, network security, encryption, and secure software development.
• Knowledge of Project Management and project execution is an added advantage
• Strong understanding and experience in digital banking services.
• Familiarity with cloud security, network security, identity and access management, encryption technologies, and secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with cloud security, network security, identity and access management, encryption technologies, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, DLP, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management systems
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, etc.).

Skills and competencies.

• Leadership and Team building
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Proactive and decisive.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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