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IT Security Specialist -Applications

Kampala, Uganda * FULLTIME
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DFCU UGANDA

Category: IT Total Positions: Location: Kampala, Uganda FULLTIME Salary: Not mentioned Posted 1 year ago
Reports to: Manager IT Security Governance
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KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on applications. • Identify and remediate security weaknesses in application designs, code, and configurations. This is for both new implementations and also for those undergoing changes. • Collaborate with developers to integrate security into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). • Investigate and respond to application security incidents, such as breaches or malware infections. • Perform root cause analysis and recommend preventative measures. • Ensure applications comply with security standards (e.g., OWASP Top 10, ISO 27001, or PCI-DSS). • Develop and enforce application security policies and guidelines. • Deploy and manage tools like Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST) tools, and runtime protection tools. • Continuously monitor application activity for anomalies or suspicious behaviour. • Educate developers and stakeholders on application security risks and best practices. • Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, DevOps, and BT teams, to address security issues. • Communicate risks and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Stay updated on emerging application security threats and technologies. • Recommend and implement improvements to enhance application security posture
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related numerical sciences field. • Preferred: Master’s degree specializing in Digital Security. • Certifications: At least one information security certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCSP). • At least 5 years in systems/network administration or cybersecurity. • Banking/financial industry experience is a plus. • Application security assessment. Collaborate with developers to integrate security into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). • Ensure applications comply with security standards (e.g., OWASP Top 10, ISO 27001, or PCI-DSS). • Attack and Penetration testing. • Analytical & Problem-Solving • Communication & Reporting: Ability to write technical and management reports; strong oral and written communication skills. • Self-Development: Pursues growth and drives personal development plans.
HOW TO APPLY
If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates, to the email address indicated below: Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com Kindly copy your respective HCBP in the process of sending through your applications. Deadline: 09th April 2025. dfcu Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, or gender. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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