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Information Security Architect - Security Unit

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  • Grade: PL-5
  • Position N°: 1187A
  • Reference: ADB/11/129
  • Publication date: 12/07/2011
  • Closing date: 10/08/2011

Objectives

This position is located in the Security Unit (SECU). Under the direct supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) who reports directly to the Head of the Security Unit, the Senior Information Security Architect (ISA) will be responsible for establishing the target security/information assurance infrastructure architecture based on industry and the Bank policies guidance and industry best practices. The candidate will work closely with network, security, and application engineers to collaborate on secure solutions.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the duties and responsibilities are as follows:

  • Assess current and planned information systems, identifying security architecture issues, and designing solutions to bridge identified gaps.
  • Assist with the development of Cloud Strategy.
  • Conduct IT Project & Systems Risk Assessments using prescribed process, including mitigation planning.
  • Assist in the Development of governance documentation for Enterprise Information Security, including policies, standards, procedures and guidelines.
  • Assist in the Development of governance documentation for network and server security including policies, standards, procedures and guidelines.
  • Approve server and network security additions and changes to the IT environment.
  • Recommend new and emerging technologies that add value to the business, by reducing risk or increasing efficiency.
  • Works with Internal Auditors to satisfy audit requests and remediation of findings.
  • Recommend improvements to the business process through innovation and automation.
  • Manage, maintain and administer Enterprise security hardware, software and applications including Internet Content Filtering, Security Information and Event Monitoring, etc.
  • Plan, coordinate and execute penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on information systems.
  • Support the CISO in developing a framework for ensuring security in the Cloud.
  • Coordinate with network and application engineering teams to design secure solutions.
  • Support the evaluation and acquisition of Information Assurance tools as requested; provide guidance and work leadership to network engineers and other technical staff and may participate in special projects as required.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

  • At least Master's degree in Computer / Information Science/ Business Administration or any other related discipline. CISSP, SABSA or any relevant Information Security credentials.
  • At least six (6) years of progressive experience in Information Security.
  • Excellent understanding of Risk Management and Assessment.
  • Excellent understanding of Cloud Computing concepts.
  • Strong background in Networking and understanding of OSI model
  • Excellent understanding of Security Architecture including Firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, SIEM, Content Filtering and authentication systems.
  • Excellent understanding of Vulnerability Assessment & technologies.
  • Proven success in management of multi-site projects and implementations.
  • Ability to troubleshoot multi-faceted problems.
  • Ability to work with teams to accomplish common goals.
  • Strong understanding of Information Security Control Frameworks (ex. COBIT, ISO, ITIL, etc).
  • Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).

A full background investigation must be completed on the selected candidate

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