Cybersecurity Specialist Program Management

Cybersecurity Specialist, Program Management Reporting to the Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Program Management, the purpose of the role is to manage and coordinate sourcing activities, oversee budget planning and tracking, manage and track the overall cybersecurity maturity program, coordinate implementation of cybersecurity initiatives as well as reporting to support KCB’s cybersecurity objectives.

This role is pivotal in ensuring the effective execution of KCB’s cybersecurity initiatives and cyber security program and is responsible for managing the implementation of the Group Cybersecurity strategy and vision including risk management, portfolio management and timely, comprehensive and effective reporting and analytics to support and enhance KCB’s security objectives.

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• Cybersecurity Program Coordination: Manage and coordinate the implementation of cybersecurity initiatives and projects, collaborating with IT and security teams to ensure the alignment of cybersecurity strategies with business objectives.
• Budgeting and Financial Planning: Assist in the preparation and management of the department’s annual budget, monitor and track budget performance, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Sourcing and Procurement: Manage and track the sourcing and procurement process as relates to cybersecurity initiatives and projects. This involves managing stakeholders and tracking progress to ensure timely implementation of cybersecurity initiatives and projects. 
• Maintain and manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.
• Investments Portfolio Management: Document, manage and track the entire universe of the cyber security portfolio of solutions deployed across the Group providing insight on efficient and effective return on investment of cybersecurity spend.
• Cybersecurity Maturity Tracking: Manage the yearly cybersecurity maturity assessment process across the group, tracking strategic and tactical initiatives that will achieve the target maturity of the KCB cybersecurity practice.
• Cybersecurity Governance and Reporting: prepare reports, presentations, and visualizations to communicate cybersecurity program status and posture to various stakeholders, including senior management on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. 
• Cybersecurity Risk Self-Assessment: Participate in the identification and reporting of information security risks, as well as non-conformance to the Bank’s Information Security policies and standards. This includes tracking of audit issues and coordination of remediation efforts within the department.
• Cybersecurity Data Analytics: Maintain an effective centralized datastore for all key cybersecurity data and metrics, leveraging data analytics to capture insights and intelligence to drive and report on cybersecurity maturity. 

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Telecommunications / Engineering (Electrical, Electronic) or related field.
• At least one information security certification in the list: CISA/ CISM/ CISSP/ Security+/ GSE/ GSEC/ CRISC/ SSCP.
• Certification in any of the key technology domains: IT service management, network, databases, operating systems, system administration, security administration, cloud, servers, containerized platforms, virtualization platforms, Incident management and response.
• 5 years technology experience with at least 3 years in cybersecurity.
• 2 years’ experience in cybersecurity reporting and data analytics.
• 1-year experience in the acquisition, deployment and management of cyber security tools and processes.

The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.

To be considered your application must be received by Friday 18^th October 2024

Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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