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IT Security Specialist – Infrastructure job at DFCU Bank | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
DFCU Bank is a leading financial institution in Uganda dedicated to transforming lives and businesses through innovative financial solutions that drive economic growth and financial inclusion. Established in 1964 as the Development Finance Company of Uganda, the bank has grown from a development finance institution into a full-fledged commercial bank, with a significant milestone being its acquisition of Crane Bank in 2017. Recognized for its strong financial performance, customer service excellence, and digital banking innovations, dfcu Bank has received multiple industry awards and remains a trusted partner for individuals, SMEs, and corporate clients.
The bank fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture that emphasizes integrity, customer focus, innovation, teamwork, and excellence, offering employees professional growth, career advancement opportunities, and competitive benefits. With a strong presence across Uganda through an extensive network of branches, ATMs, and digital banking services, dfcu Bank continuously invests in technology to enhance accessibility and efficiency.
Committed to corporate social responsibility, the bank actively supports financial literacy programs, women empowerment initiatives, environmental sustainability efforts, and youth entrepreneurship. Headquartered at 26 Kyadondo Road, Kampala, Uganda, dfcu Bank remains a key driver of financial empowerment and economic development in the country. For more information
Are you looking for IT jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in IT Security Specialist – Infrastructure job at DFCU Bank
Full Time
Deadline:
3 Sept 2025
Job Title
IT Security Specialist – Infrastructure job at DFCU Bank
DFCU Bank
Job Description
Reporting to the Manager–Cyber Defence, the IT Security Specialist – Infrastructure will design, implement, and manage security controls across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. The role involves conducting infrastructure assessments, managing advanced security tools, leading incident response, and ensuring compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI DSS. The specialist will collaborate with infrastructure and network teams to ensure robust security architecture, while supporting business continuity and disaster recovery with a focus on resilience and secure failover procedures.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Implement, monitor, and maintain infrastructure security controls across hybrid environments.
Conduct security assessments on servers, databases, and network devices to identify vulnerabilities.
Collaborate with infrastructure and network teams to ensure secure architecture design, patching, and hardening of systems.
Manage and optimize tools such as EPP/EDR, firewalls, IPS, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and configuration tools.
Lead response and root cause analysis of infrastructure-related security incidents.
Develop and maintain security baselines, hardening guides, and access control standards.
Support infrastructure resilience in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Ensure compliance with PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and other applicable regulations.
Assist with audits and provide evidence on infrastructure security measures.
Stay updated on emerging infrastructure security threats and technologies.
Communicate risks and solutions effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCSP, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Security, AWS/Azure Security (at least one required).
Experience:
Minimum 4 years in systems/network administration or infrastructure security.
Banking sector or enterprise-level security implementation experience preferred.
Proven knowledge of infrastructure defense techniques, cloud security, and platform hardening.
Hands-on experience with firewalls, WAFs, EDR, IPS, and vulnerability management.
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of Unix, Windows, Python scripting.
Familiarity with infrastructure security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic perspective and ability to make critical decisions.
Leadership and teamwork abilities.
Self-motivated with strong commitment to personal and professional development.
