Ict Security Manager

Co. N/A

Location: Uganda
Category: Other Services

Job Type: N/A
Salary ( UGX) : Monthly

The ICT Security Manager reports to the Head of ICT and will be based at Head Office. He/she will be responsible for developing and implementing ICT security of networks, servers, and applications that is in line with Pride’s ICT policy and respond to security events and alerts to ensure the stable operations of the organization’s IT system.

Specific responsibilities include:

Promoting business continuity through implementing security measures in compliance with Pride’s policies and procedures.
Ensuring implementation of periodic revision of IT security strategy, policies, and standards as per the business requirements.
Ensuring the security and safety of corporate databases and IT infrastructure against viruses, hackers, and intruders.
Developing, maintaining, reviewing, and regularly updating ICT Policies.
Organizing and conducting training for staff in IT Security.
Overseeing the regular update and maintenance of the registers of physical access to the bank server rooms at all times, showing the times and dates staff and non-staff enter and leave the server rooms.
Supervising the selection, acquisition, and maintenance of current, cost-effective, and appropriate security technology products for network, systems, and data.
Plan, design, and carry out testing of the disaster recovery plan (DRP).
Setting up and maintaining security measures within the Organization, including regularly reviewing all Pride systems users in compliance with the IT.
Coordinating and reviewing Network and Server Vulnerability Assessments.
Monitoring and managing an endpoint/host security system on all Pride Computers.
Being up to date with emerging security trends, risks, new guidelines or standards (internal and external), and security-enhancing technologies.

Minimum Academic Qualifications, Experience & Competencies:

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science/IT or any other relevant/related field.
Professional IT security certifications such as CISSP/GIAC/SSCP/ CISA.
Cisco Certifications CCNA, CCNP & Certified Ethical Hacker are added advantages.
Should possess at least 4 years of experience in a related field and should not be more than 40 years of age.

Desired Competencies/skills

Emotional intelligence, Oral Communication
Written communication, Report writing.
Inter personal skills, Business acumen
Customer awareness, Cross-selling
Computer knowledge.
Confidentiality, Self-drive,
Self-confidence, Integrity, pro-activeness,
Compliance to policies, Discipline,
Diligence and Efficiency.
Self-Confidence.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested candidates should forward their applications to the HEAD HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, at the address below, or on email: recruitment@ pridemicrofinance.co.ug or using the link,
https:// www.pridemicrofinance.co.ug/career.html not later than July 21, 2023; with a detailed curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation from 3 referees, copies of academic transcripts, postal address, and daytime telephone contact.

All applicants are advised to deal directly with Pride and canvassing is strictly not allowed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.