Cybersecurity Officer (2)

at Bank of Uganda
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted August 9, 2025
Category Government
IT / Information Technology
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

JOB DETAILS:

JOB PURPOSE:

To support the Team Leader Cybersecurity in protecting the Bank's information assets by implementing and managing comprehensive cybersecurity measures, monitoring security events, responding to incidents, and conducting risk assessments. This role involves working with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, and endpoint security technologies to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Bank's critical systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

    • Continuously monitor security events using SIEM and NAC systems to detect and respond to potential threats and unauthorized access attempts
    • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT) on critical banking systems to identify and address security vulnerabilities
    • Perform thorough analysis of security logs, alerts, and events to identify potential security incidents and patterns
    • Participate in incident response activities, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis
    • Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies to protect the Bank's information assets, perform root cause analysis on security incidents and provide solutions to prevent recurrence
    • Implement and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with banking industry regulations
    • Implement and maintain security measures including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection solutions, identify and remove unwanted certificates and vulnerabilities from devices and systems
    • Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards such as COBIT and ISO27001
    • Provide technical support and guidance to other departments on cybersecurity and support the delivery of security awareness training programs to ensure a high level of security consciousness across the Bank
    • Monitor the state of all endpoints for compliance with security policies and remediate issues
    • Maintain accurate documentation of security incidents, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies
    • Undertake additional duties as assigned by the Team Leader, Cybersecurity from time to time.

Expected Outputs

  • Individual Balanced Scorecard
  • Daily security event and incident reports
  • Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing reports
  • Incident response documentation and post-incident analysis reports
  • Risk assessment reports and mitigation strategies
  • Compliance audit and assessment reports
  • Updated threat intelligence reports
  • Security awareness training materials and session participation reports
  • Vulnerability assessment and remediation reports
  • Technical guidance documentation
  • Monthly security posture reports.

MINIMUM PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

  • A First or Upper Second-Class degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, or Engineering.
  • Professional certifications in cybersecurity: DFE, NDE, CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, CCSA, CCSE, or GIAC Security.

Work Experience:

  • At least five (5) years of relevant working experience in cybersecurity with hands-on experience in security monitoring, incident response, security analysis, and risk assessments.

Age:

  • 30.0 – 38.0 years of age as at close of the advert.

Competencies:

Technical Competencies

  • Strong and demonstrable knowledge in cybersecurity principles, tools, and practices
  • Experience with SIEM systems, NAC, and endpoint security solutions
  • Proficiency in conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
  • Knowledge of IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL) and security standards (ISO27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework)
  • Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies
  • Understanding financial industry security compliance requirements
  • Expertise in incident response and security event analysis
  • Ability to analyze complex security logs and identify security concerns
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Behavioral

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of integrity and accountability.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Proactive and innovative mindset.
  • Attention to detail and decision-making abilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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