Junior IT Security and Assurance Officer at AB Microfinance Bank

Task & Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation of IT service management’s performance dashboards
• Provide accurate and timely performance data in form of regular and ad-hoc requests
• Responsible for providing data analysis and reporting information relating to IT performance, process reviews, quality assurance, and customer survey
• Support the development of improvement plans as well as their implementation
• Support ISMS (information security management system) implementation in the Bank
• Support and ensure compliance to ISMS policies and related procedures
• Perform vulnerability scans on a routine basis as well as for all new system installations in accordance with Vulnerability Scans and Configuration Control
• Audits logs on a routine basis for security events including intrusions, viruses, hackers, spam, security incidents and other malicious activity
• Ensures appropriate authorization and access controls are in place
• Contribute to examine impact of new technologies on company’s information security
• Be a relevant player for education and awareness programs and advise operating units at all levels on security issues, best practices, and vulnerabilities.

Necessary Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum B.Sc / HND in Computer Science or related discipline with cognate experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in IT operations of which 1 year experience working in related environment with a variety of security products in a production environment.
• Experience performing vulnerability assessments in a production environment
• Self-starter and able to work under stress to meet tight deadlines
• Fluent in English, Excellent written and oral communications skills are essential
• Ability to communicate technical information in an easily understood format
• High standards of ethical conduct, including honesty and integrity.
• Any security certification would be an advantage
• Knowledge of ISO2700x/ISMS, ITIL/ITSM or ISO20000 would be a plus.