Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Computer Information System, Cyber Security, Cyber Forensic or any equivalent field.
Familiarity with industry standards, frameworks and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK matrix etc.)
Proficiency in using security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM, and vulnerability management tools.
At least seven years’ post qualification experience.
Extensive experience in designing security for financial systems, including knowledge of PCI-DSS, SWIFT CSP, and the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019), is mandatory.
Candidates should ideally hold advanced professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, or TOGAF, along with role-specific cloud security certifications.
Deep understanding of modern defence-in-depth strategies, including Zero Trust architecture, is required to protect the bank’s increasingly decentralized network.

Design and maintain a comprehensive enterprise security architecture that aligns with the bank’s business goals and regulatory requirements.
Conduct rigorous security architecture reviews for all new IT projects, ensuring that security “by design” and “by default” principles are integrated from the start.
Develop and enforce technical security standards for identity and access management (IAM), encryption, network segmentation, on all environments.
Proactively identify architectural gaps and vulnerabilities within the bank’s existing ecosystem and propose scalable technical solutions to mitigate those risks.
Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to translate complex security requirements into actionable technical roadmaps and investment priorities.
Oversee the selection and implementation of advanced security technologies, ensuring they integrate seamlessly with the bank’s current stack and long-term strategy.

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