Vacancy title:
Cyber Assurance Officer

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

Jobs at:
Pearl Bank

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, November 17 2025

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

REPORTS TO: CYBER ASSURANCE MANAGER

JOB PURPOSE

The role holder is responsible for supporting the assurance and risk oversight function of the ICT Security & Governance department by executing control assessments, coordinating penetration testing, conducting vulnerability analysis, and prioritising third-party security reviews. This role is crucial in ensuring the Bank maintains a robust cybersecurity posture, fulfils its regulatory obligations, and minimises its exposure to internal and external threats.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY DELIVERABLES

Cybersecurity Risk Assessments

• Conduct routine assessments of IT systems, applications, and business processes to evaluate the design and effectiveness of cybersecurity controls.
• Assist in the identification, documentation, and tracking of cybersecurity risks and weaknesses across the Bank.

Vulnerability Management & Testing Support

• Plan, coordinate, and report on vulnerability assessments and penetration testing exercises [internal, external, application, wireless, cloud].
• Follow up on remediation timelines and verify closure of high-risk findings.
• Perform basic technical validation of findings using approved tools and methods.

Third-Party Security Assessments

• Conduct security due diligence for third-party service providers and vendors during outsourcing and renewal cycles.
• Maintain the third-party security risk tracker in alignment with the Bank's procurement and outsourcing guidelines.
• Lister with procurement, legal, and IT teams to ensure security clauses are included in contracts.

Cybersecurity Audit Support

• Support internal and external audits related to cybersecurity and IT risk management.
• Prepare and organize documentation, evidence logs, and follow-up actions for audit requirements.
• Trace closure of audit findings and provide regular progress reports to the Cyber Assistance Manager.

Red Team & Control Testing Participation

• Assist with red team and tabletop exercises under the direction of the Cyber Assistance Manager.
• Help stimulate adversary tactics to evaluate the effectiveness of the SOC and incident response capabilities.
• Document findings and lessons learned from exercises.

Reporting & Metrics

• Maintain dashboards and reports related to vulnerabilities, risks, and third-party assessments.

BUSINESS BEHAVIOURS

• Position: Committed to excellence, delivering outstanding results and making a positive impact on our customers and stakeholders.
• Teamwork: Collaborates, mutual respect, and diverse perspectives, to achieve shared views and deliver greater value to the Bank.
• Integrity: Unhold honesty, transparency, and accountability, ensuring ethical practices in every action.
• Innovation: Enhance creativity and forward-thinking, continually seek new solutions to enhance customer experience and drive business growth.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, programming, IT system administration, or related role.
• Preferred certification: eTIPT, ETH, Security, or other entry-level CRC or technical certes.
• Exposure to security assessments, vulnerability scanning, or penetration testing.
• Farmland with financial or regulated environments is an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Cover letter, Detailed CV, and Copies of academic documents all as one file.

Online applications addressed to Chief People & Strategy Officer, Pearl Bank Uganda.

Gearing Date Monday 3rd November 2008 at 500pm

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pearl Bank Uganda Ltd is an equal opportunity employer

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