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Job Title:
Officer, IT Security and Governance
Employer:
Tropical Bank
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Information Technology Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Wednesday, 24 July 2024

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Officer, IT Security and Governance job at Tropical Bank | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

Tropical Bank Uganda is a dynamic financial institution committed to delivering inclusive, customer-focused banking solutions that foster economic growth and financial empowerment for individuals, SMEs, and corporate clients across Uganda. Established in 1973 and majority-owned by the Libyan Foreign Bank, the bank has built a strong reputation for reliability, trust, and personalized service, earning recognition for supporting Uganda’s socio-economic development. The bank cultivates a performance-driven, collaborative work culture that values employee growth, innovation, and integrity, offering diverse career opportunities with flexible work arrangements to suit evolving workforce needs. Over the years,

Tropical Bank has evolved from a traditional bank into a modern, tech-savvy financial services provider, integrating digital banking platforms, mobile money, and tailored financial products to serve a broad and expanding customer base. With a steadily growing network of branches across Uganda, the bank maintains a solid footprint in both urban and rural areas. Guided by core values of professionalism, customer centricity, transparency, innovation, and social responsibility, the bank actively participates in CSR initiatives, including financial literacy campaigns, environmental conservation, and community support programs. For more information, visit their website at www.tropicalbank.co.ug.

Are you looking for Information Technology Jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Officer, IT Security and Governance job at Tropical Bank

Full-time

Deadline: 

24 Jul 2024

Officer, IT Security and Governance job at Tropical Bank

Tropical Bank

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

The Officer IT Security & Governance is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the bank's information systems. This role involves implementing and maintaining security policies, conducting risk assessments, monitoring security incidents, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The officer will work closely with various departments to ensure the bank's IT infrastructure is secure and governance processes are in place

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Security Policy Implementation:

  • Develop and enforce IT security policies and procedures.

  • Monitor compliance with security policies and regulations.

  • Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.

  • Manage and respond to security incidents and breaches.

  • Stay updated with the latest security trends and threats.


Risk Management:

  • Identify and assess IT security risks.

  • Develop risk mitigation strategies.

  • Implement security controls to protect sensitive information.

  • Monitor and report on security risks and vulnerabilities.

  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.


Compliance and Governance:

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.

  • Maintain documentation of security policies and procedures.

  • Conduct regular reviews and updates of security policies.

  • Provide training and awareness programs on IT security.

  • Liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies on security matters.


Incident Management:

  • Develop and maintain incident response plans.

  • Coordinate and manage security incident investigations.

  • Analyze and report on security incidents and breaches.

  • Implement corrective actions to prevent future incidents.

  • Maintain a security incident log and reporting system.


Collaboration and Communication:

  • Work with IT and other departments to ensure security policies are understood and followed.

  • Provide guidance and support on security-related issues.

  • Communicate security risks and incidents to management.

  • Foster a culture of security awareness within the organization.

  • Participate in security forums and industry groups.


Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Financials:

  • Reduction in costs associated with security breaches and incidents.

  • Cost-effectiveness of implemented security measures. 3. Budget adherence for security projects and initiatives.

  • Return on investment (ROI) for security investments.

  • Financial impact analysis of potential security risks.


Customer:

  • Customer satisfaction with security measures in place.

  • Number of customer complaints related to IT security.

  • Response time to customer security inquiries and issues.

  • Customer data breach incidents and their resolution time.

  • Customer trust and confidence in the bank’s security posture.


Processes:

  • Compliance rate with internal security policies and procedures.

  • Number of completed security audits and assessments.

  • Incident response time and resolution rate.

  • Frequency and effectiveness of security training programs.

  • Implementation and maintenance of security controls and measures.


People:

  • Staff awareness and adherence to security policies.

  • Employee participation in security training and awareness programs.

  • Reduction in human-related security incidents and breaches.

  • Employee feedback on security governance and policies.

Officer, IT Security and Governance job at Tropical Bank

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  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Strong understanding of software applications such as MS Office

  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

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