Job Title: Information Security Officer (ISO)
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Company: Guaranty Trust Bank (Liberia) Limited
Application Deadline: August 30, 2024
Job Description:
Guaranty Trust Bank (Liberia) Limited is seeking a qualified and dedicated Liberian to join our team as an Information Security Officer (ISO). The successful candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding the bank’s information systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- User Administration:
- Manage and update user profiles according to the bank’s access control matrix.
- Deactivate profiles for users on leave or exiting the bank.
- Assist in updating the access control matrix with changes in applications.
- System, Database, and Application Monitoring:
- Conduct regular assessments of SysAdmin and DBA profiles.
- Perform risk assessments on network components such as switches and routers.
- Inspect and assess wireless devices.
- Analyze firewall threats and intrusion detection systems.
- Review and ensure secure backup and storage of confidential data.
- Reporting:
- Prepare and submit monthly reports on database, network components, and backup storage assessments.
- Escalate unresolved security concerns as per reporting procedures.
- Document disaster recovery test observations and prepare reports.
- Maintain and update the IT Risk Register.
- Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in information security awareness programs.
- Represent the Head of Information Security at IT Steering Committee meetings when needed.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Education:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Professional IT certifications in Cybersecurity or Network Security are highly desirable.
- Experience:
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in Cybersecurity or Network Security, preferably in the financial sector.
- Strong knowledge of IT governance, security standards, risk management, and compliance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, ISO, PCI-DSS).
- Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and writing abilities.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Proficiency in public speaking and presentations.
- Openness to feedback and a willingness to adapt to change.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application online at applicationslib@gtbank.com or deliver a hard copy to the Human Resource Unit at Guaranty Trust Bank’s ELWA office. Your application should include the following:
- A cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this position.
- An up-to-date resume.
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
Note: The deadline for application submissions is August 30, 2024.
