DFCU Bank
Banking + 2 more
Description
Requirements
- A minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related numerical Sciences Degree.
- A master’s degree specializing in digital security is an added advantage.
- Professional information and cyber security certifications in relevant technologies such as Cisco, Microsoft, Unix / Linux will be an added advantage.
- At least one information security certification e.g. CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCSP etc.
- At least 5 years’ experience in systems / network administration role or information and cyber security role.
- Work experience in the banking industry will be an added advantage.
Responsibilities
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on applications.
- Identify and remediate security weaknesses in application designs, code, and configurations. This is for both new implementations and also for those undergoing changes.
- Collaborate with developers to integrate security into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Promote secure coding practices, such as input validation, encryption, and authentication mechanisms.
- Investigate and respond to application security incidents, such as breaches or malware infections.
- Perform root cause analysis and recommend preventative measures.
- Ensure applications comply with security standards (e.g., OWASP Top 10, ISO 27001, or PCI-DSS).
- Develop and enforce application security policies and guidelines.
- Deploy and manage tools like Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST) tools, and runtime protection tools.
- Continuously monitor application activity for anomalies or suspicious behaviour.
- Educate developers and stakeholders on application security risks and best practices.
- Conduct workshops or create resources to build a security-first mindset within development teams.
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