Information Security Officer

Vacancy title:

Information Security Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Banking , Category: Computer & IT ]

Jobs at:

United Bank for Africa (Z) Ltd

Duty Station:

Within Zambia , Lusaka, South – Central Africa

JOB DETAILS:

Job Objective

To assist in maintaining and enhancing the bank’s cybersecurity systems

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring and analyzing security incidents and threats
• Participate in information security assessments
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of security policies and procedures
• Participate and contribute to ongoing security awareness training initiatives
• Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies

Key Competency Requirements

• A sound understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices
• Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and antivirus software
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and data protection regulation/legislation
• Familiarity with frameworks namely NIST, GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001
• Basic knowledge of networking protocols and concepts
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges
• Relevant certifications are a plus

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• At least 2 years’ minimum work experience in Information Security or a related field

Professional Membership

Registered member of ICTAZ

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should send their CVs