KCB I.T Security Specialist recruitment Vacancy in Kenya 2013
I.T Security Specialist
Job Ref: IT092013
Reporting to the Senior Manager, IT Security, the Security Specialist will be responsible for innovation, implementation and support of systems that provide the tools for automating and securing the office environment throughout the KCB business.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide access control permissions and rights to the various IT system applications
- Review logical rights & permissions to system access on a quarterly basis with business heads
- Harden the various operating, application and database systems.
- Carryout risk assessment and advice management on potential risks during new system implementation and business process re-engineering
- Carryout core banking system security functionalities including but not limited to user management
- Exploit security flaws and vulnerabilities with attack simulations on multiple projects working against specific client focused scopes of work.
- Ability to perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, utilizing tools commercial and open source tools
- Conduct penetration testing in line with Open Web application Security project
- Monitor audit logs of applications, operating systems and databases
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicants should have: –
- Bachelor’s degree in ICT or related field from a recognized university
- A post graduate qualification in a related field will be an added advantage
- Certification on any of CISM,CISSP, CCNA , CISA or CASP.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Information Technology with hands on experience in Active Directory management, IT Security on operating systems and databases (Oracle, SQL, Unix)
- Working knowledge on network security and relevant network devices
- Experience in TCP/IP networking including IP classes, subnets, multicast, NAT
- Experience in WINS, DNS, and DHCP, Network troubleshooting
- Experience in Microsoft OS and Server technologies
- Experience in Remote access methods
- Experience in Backup and disaster recovery methodologies
- Experience in Patch management technologies and processes
- Experience in Wireless protocols and services
- Experience in Network analysis tools
- Familiarity with UNIX a plus
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of broad range of MS Windows servers and desktops operating systems.
- Wide knowledge of web application security.
- Excellent planning and organizing skills
- Excellent problem analysis and attention to detail
- Good knowledge of various Banking operations
- Excellent customer service and willingness to travel
- Knowledge of web programming languages (ASP, .NET, JavaScript, etc.) is an added advantage
The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by Sept. 11, 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.