Cyber Assurance Officer
Kampala,Uganda * Full-time
Pearl Bank
Category: IT
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala,Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 8 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Cybersecurity Risk Assessments
• Conduct routine assessments of IT systems, applications, and business processes to evaluate the design and effectiveness of cybersecurity controls.
• Assist in the identification, documentation, and tracking of cybersecurity risks and weaknesses across the Bank.
• Vulnerability Management & Testing Support
• Plan, coordinate, and report on vulnerability assessments and penetration testing exercises (internal, external, application, wireless, cloud).
• Follow up on remediation timelines and verify closure of high-risk findings.
• Perform basic technical validation of findings using approved tools and methods.
• Third-Party Security Assessments
• Conduct security due diligence for third-party service providers and vendors during onboarding and renewal cycles.
• Maintain the third-party security risk tracker in alignment with the Bank’s procurement and outsourcing guidelines.
• Liaise with procurement, legal, and IT teams to ensure security clauses are included in contracts.
• Cybersecurity Audit Support
• Support internal and external audits related to cybersecurity and IT risk management.
• Prepare and organise documentation, evidence logs, and follow-up actions for audit requirements.
• Track closure of audit findings and provide regular progress reports to the Cyber Assurance Manager.
• Red Team & Control Testing Participation
• Assist with red team and tabletop exercises under the direction of the Cyber Assurance Manager.
• Help simulate adversary tactics to evaluate the effectiveness of the SOC and incident response capabilities.
• Document findings and lessons learned from exercises.
• Reporting & Metrics
• Maintain dashboards and reports related to vulnerabilities, risks, and third-party assessments.
• BUSINESS BEHAVIOURS
• Passion: Committed to excellence, delivering outstanding results and making a positive impact on our customers and stakeholders.
• Teamwork: Collaborates, mutual respect, and diverse perspectives, to achieve shared success and deliver greater value to the Bank.
• Integrity: Uphold honesty, transparency, and accountability, ensuring ethical practices in every action.
• Innovation: Embrace creativity and forward-thinking, continually seek new solutions to enhance customer experience and drive business growth.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, programming, IT system administration, or related role
• Preferred certifications: eJPT, CEH, Security+, or other entry-level GRC or technical certs.
• Exposure to security assessments, vulnerability scanning, or penetration testing.
• Familiarity with financial or regulated environments is an added advantage.
• THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS SHOULD ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION
• Cover letter, Detailed CV, and Copies of academic documents all as one file.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this job email your details to hr@postbank.co.ug
Deadline: Expired
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