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Job Summary

Job Title:
IT Security Specialist- Infrastructure
Employer:
dfcu Bank
Location:
Kampala
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Number of Positions:
Deadline:
Monday, 18 May 2026

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dfcu Bank is part of dfcu Group, a Ugandan financial services firm. The Group comprises dfcu Bank and dfcu Investment Management. dfcu Bank offers a wide range of products and services in personal banking, business banking, and corporate banking.

Full-time

Deadline: 

18 May 2026

IT Security Specialist- Infrastructure Job at dfcu Bank

dfcu Bank

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Information & Cybersecurity Officer, the role holder will be responsible for securing the bank’s BT infrastructure security by implementing, monitoring, and managing security controls to protect networks, servers, endpoints, and other critical systems from threats and vulnerabilities.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
  • Monitor network traffic for anomalies, unauthorized access, and malicious activities.
  • Secure wireless networks and segment networks to minimize exposure.
  • Deploy and manage endpoint protection solutions, including antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and patch management tools.
  • Harden workstations, servers, and mobile devices to prevent unauthorized access or malware infections.
  • Manage user authentication systems, such as Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
  • Implement least-privilege access and role-based access controls (RBAC) across infrastructure.
  • Regularly audit user accounts and permissions.
  • Secure cloud environments by configuring identity, storage, and network controls.
  • Monitor cloud activity for unauthorized changes, access, or misconfigurations.
  • Implement cloud security best practices for providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Perform vulnerability scans and manage the remediation of identified risks.
  • Work with the Business Technology team to apply patches, updates, and configuration changes to address known vulnerabilities.
  • Respond to and investigate security incidents affecting infrastructure.
  • Perform root cause analysis and document lessons learned.
  • Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
  • Ensure infrastructure aligns with security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
  • Create and maintain infrastructure security policies and documentation.
  • Set up and manage Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools for real-time monitoring.
  • Review logs from servers, firewalls, and other devices to identify threats.
  • Work with BT and DT teams to implement secure configurations for routers, switches, and other infrastructure.
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors to evaluate and improve infrastructure security.
  • Stay updated on evolving infrastructure security threats, technologies, and best practices.
  • Regularly assess the infrastructure security posture and recommend improvements.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates to the hiring manager at dfcu Bank. NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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