Analyst, Network Security Management at First Bank

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning & design of infrastructure security architecture for the Group and subsidiaries.
• Supervises and evaluates network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency;
• Responsible for day-to-day management, support and monitoring of technology security in order to protect technology resources and enterprise data in accordance with strategic business objectives, institutional regulations and laws.
• Manages network security threats, provides advice on mitigating the security risk as well as perform configuration changes and troubleshooting of network security devices across the Group and subsidiaries. Also addresses customer issues, and manages customer interaction throughout the issue resolution process
• Develop planning of executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of network equipment within the Group and subsidiaries.
• Develop setting up of network policies and procedures around all network Devices across the Group and subsidiaries which includes: Firewalls, Routers and Switches as well as establishing Network connections for all devices.
• Plan the creation of infrastructure security policies, standards, baselines, guidelines & procedures
• Lead the implementation of new network /system security solutions across the Group and subsidiaries.
• Plan, Design & Execution of vulnerability assessments, penetration tests and security audits.
• Manage up to date knowledge of ISOD security industry.
• Manage & Research of new/revised or improved security solutions, processes and development of new threat and attack vectors across the Group and subsidiaries.
• Develop, Manage & Perform enhancement of existing network/system security solutions in accordance with standard best operating procedures within the Group and subsidiaries.
• Manage and Maintain up-to-date baselines for the secure configuration & operation of all in-place network / system security devices.
• Manage and Maintain operational configurations of all in-place network / system security solutions as per established baselines across the Group and subsidiaries.
• Design and deploy secured configurations for all network & system resources and appliances (Routers, Switches, Firewall, Wireless access points, Sniffers, Windows, AIX etc.)
• Manage security patches and updates to the IOS/firmware, OS on network /system resources/appliances.
• Develop, Plan and Implement all network and operating system security settings in line with develop approved policies across the Group and subsidiaries.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: First Degree in Computer Science / Engineering, Higher Degrees.
• At least three Relevant Professional Certifications as appropriate.
• Minimum experience: Ten (10) years relevant working experience and 3 year working experience at supervisory level.

Key Competency Requirements
Knowledge:

• Banking structure, policies and procedures.
• Operating systems
• Systems architecture
• Banking industry
• Banking Operations
• Banking services/products
• Microsoft office suite
• Information security expertise
• Security implementations and methodology
• Understanding of information security principles
• Project Management knowledge
• Working knowledge of financial services
• Security regulatory environment (i.e., PCI DSS)
• Understanding of IT infrastructure
• One or more of the following certifications:
  • CISSP
  • CEH
  • ISSAP
  • CWSP
  • GSE
  • Cisco certifications
  • Microsoft Certifications
  • Check Point Certification (CCSA, CCSP)
  • PMP.

Skill / Competencies:

• Core SFIA 5 Skill Requirements
• Information Management (IRMG 4)
• Information Security (SCTY 3)
• Security Administration (SCAD 4)
• Problem Management (PBMG 4)
• Technology Audit (TAUD 4).

Other SFIA 5 Skill Requirements:

• Service Level Management (SLMO 3)
• Learning Delivery (ETDL 3).

Other Required Knowledge and Capabilities:

• Proficient knowledge of technology security best practices and standards (ISO27001, ITIL, TOGAF, CISSP etc.)
• Proficient understanding of security management and controls (e.g. Threat and Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, anti-virus solutions and end-point protection, etc.)
• Proficient knowledge of network infrastructure and architectures
• Proficient knowledge of core IT (Infrastructure, Applications)
• Proficient knowledge of security methods, processes and tools
• Good strategic planning and management skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with business stakeholders
• Sound conflict management skills
• Good administrative and managerial ability
• Customer-centricity
• Creative, results-oriented and analytical with strong problem-solving capability
• Good leadership and influencing ability
• Customer Relationship
• Business/ Operational Strategy
• Technical Strategy & Planning
• Business Continuity Management
• Business Change Management
• Human Factor Engineering
• Installation And Integration
• Service Strategy
• Records Management
• Procurement Management
• IT Appreciation & Application
• Hardware Configuration
• Business Analysis
• Database Design & Administration
• Server Administration
• Operating Systems Administration
• Network Planning & Design.