Chief Information Security Officer

Job Title: Chief Information Security Officer

Unit: Information Security

Directly Reports to the Managing Director

JOB SUMMARY
• Ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected;
• Ensure employee security awareness, and develop secure business and communication practices;
• Ensure the bank is in regulatory compliance with the relevant bodies and enforcing adherence to security practices
• Provide physical and logical security for IT programs, data and equipment to be carried out

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop security policies and procedures aligned with the bank’s business objectives
• Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures
• Ensure maintenance access rules to data and other IT resources
• Ensure maintenance security and confidentiality over the issuance and maintenance of authorised user Ids and passwords
• Ensure Systems security management, Coordinate Antivirus Systems vendors, liaise with vendors, administer licences/contracts
• Monitor security violations and take corrective action to ensure that adequate security is provided
• Periodic review and evaluation of the security policy and suggestion of necessary changes to management.
• Prepare and monitor the security awareness program for all employees
• Create user accounts and maintains security levels on databases
• Test the security architecture to evaluate the security strengths and to detect possible threats and vulnerability
• Review computer reports, files and messages to identify instances of possible security intrusion

SPECIFICATIONS

i. Minimum Education:
• A good technology-related university degree in preferably Computer Science/Electric Electronics Engineering or Numeric Science
• Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
• Certifications on Cisco Equipment will be an added advantage.
• Certified System Audit certificate is an added advantage.

ii. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• TCP/IP based networks
• LAN/WAN monitoring software
• Financial Institutions Law/Regulations

iii. Minimum Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years as a supervisor managing information security in a Bank, Telco or financial institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of work experience.
• Experience in a multinational will be an added advantage.

Interested candidates should send an e-mail attaching their updated CVs to RecruitmentCameroon@accessbankplc.com titled Recruitment – Chief Information Security Officer before EOD Monday, June 12th, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted