Cybersecurity & Threat Intelligence Specialist

Position Overview Zanaco Bank Plc is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following job aimed at contributing to the Bank’s strategic vision, in the Information Technology Division under the IT Security at Head Office – Support Functions: Role Description This role is responsible for safeguarding the Bank’s digital assets, information, and systems from various cyber threats and attacks. The safeguards include, but not limited to Data Loss prevention, Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing (VAPT), Network Security, Endpoint Security, Mobile Device Management, Email Security, Database Security, Cyber threat intelligence, Security in projects implementation. The role focuses on ensuring that adequate Security Controls, Cyber Risk Management and Compliance is applied and monitored across the enterprise in all IT related projects, systems, automated processes, and people involved in running automated process. The role enforces all security policies, procedures, and control objectives to mitigate risks to the Bank. Reporting to the Cybersecurity & Threat Intelligence Senior Specialist, the Cybersecurity Specialist executes his/ her roles and responsibilities in close collaboration with the IT Function to ensure that controls are implemented and effectively monitored ensuring no conflict of interest exists. Requirements Cyber Security • Security Architecture Design: Collaborate with the IT function to design and implement secure bank network and system architectures. This includes selecting appropriate security technologies and integrating them into the Bank’s infrastructure. • Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing: Regularly assess the bank’s IT infrastructure for vulnerabilities and ensure prompt remediations are carried out by the relevant IT Function teams. • Working with business and support functions to ensure correct implementation of IT control requirements on various processes. • Implementation and