NBK ICT Security Specialist

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement plans to implement the IT security framework to secure business and payment systems, integrations, digital operations and transaction monitoring
• Implement and monitor the IT security and data management standards to ensure information confidentiality
• Implement and monitor IT security standards that pertain to ICT devices and systems to ensure infrastructure and system protection, health and uptime.
• Implement and monitor IT security standards that pertain to business systems and user management: changes, access and authentication and systems action logging
• Take action to ensure, correct or report ICT devices and systems attack, destructive/unauthorized access and continuous protection.
• Perform risk assessments and execute tests to sustain and maintain IT security standards for the ICT infrastructure and systems and take correction measures thereof.
• Prepare regular and timely IT security reports that will enhance management decision making with regards to mitigating the attacks and/or risks posed.
• Training on IT security awareness to all staff to enhance awareness level and proactivity in handling cyber security threats.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/IT related field with ICT Security Standards or Management Certification that relate to current technologies.
• Minimum 3 years in IT Management with at least 2 years in ICT Security Management
• Banking operations or financial services or telco experience
• Knowledge of ICT security standards and data management 
• People management, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Project management skills
• Proactive and positive attitude, highly motivated and self-directed; ability to work in a team environment or independently
• IT Security and Security appliances
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to maintain and promote a positive attitude and work environment by leading through example
• Team player and ready to work under pressure
• Performance Management and team building  
•  Professionalism 
• Integrity and honesty