Information Security Officer Job – Rest of Africa at Old Mutual Kenya

Information Security Officer Job – Rest of Africa at Old Mutual Kenya… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Old Mutual Kenya.

Descriptions;

Responsibilities:

• Supports the RoA Lead Information Security Officer in implementing and embedding risk and information security management processes across RoA
• Drives the management of internal and external audit issues and third party, system and production risk issues
• Fosters a culture of proactive risk management by embedding key processes like risk and control self-assessments, documentation of issues being actioned by management (IBAMs), exposure management and risk remediation
• Collaborates with the Information Security Managers, IT executives, business unit management, assurance partners and other stakeholders to promote a positive risk culture and instil confidence regarding the management of IT and Information Security risks
• Works closely with the Architecture team, application owners, scrum masters and other stakeholders to embed security and manage risk in the design and implementation of all IT systems and platforms
• Participates in the investigation, documentation and resolution of information security issues identified in the markets, working with the local teams
• Provides technical assistance to segments requiring subject matter expertise
• Manages the RoA issues log and ensures that all risks are identified, captured, assigned appropriate actions and suitable ownership, and are regularly updated with progress statuses
• Liaises with project managers, implementation teams and service providers in support of the implementation of Information Security Programme initiatives
• Promotes adoption and optimal use of the various security tools deployed across the markets
• Assists with interpretation of relevant policies, standards and controls, and provides advice on approaches to meeting the requirements

Requirements

Qualifications, skills and experience

• A tertiary qualification in an IT-related field
• An information security-related professional certification will be an added advantage
• At least five years’ experience in a similar role. Experience in the financial services sector (insurance/banking) will be beneficial
• Good working knowledge of security technologies covering intrusion detection and prevention, anti-malware, vulnerability management, cloud access security, attack surface management and extended detection and response
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

How to Apply

Application Deadline: 26th April 2022.