Cyber Assurance Officer Job
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 03 November 2025
Number of Jobs: 01
Hiring Entity: Pearl Bank
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| Pearl Bank |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
REPORTS TO: CYBER ASSURANCE MANAGER
JOB PURPOSE
The role holder is responsible for supporting the assurance and risk oversight function of the ICT Security & Governance department by executing control assessments, coordinating penetration testing, conducting vulnerability analysis, and prioritising third-party security reviews. This role is crucial in ensuring the Bank maintains a robust cybersecurity posture, fulfils its regulatory obligations, and minimises its exposure to internal and external threats.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY DELIVERABLES
Cybersecurity Risk Assessments
- Conduct routine assessments of IT systems, applications, and business processes to evaluate the design and effectiveness of cybersecurity controls.
- Assist in the identification, documentation, and tracking of cybersecurity risks and weaknesses across the Bank.
Vulnerability Management & Testing Support
- Plan, coordinate, and report on vulnerability assessments and penetration testing exercises [internal, external, application, wireless, cloud].
- Follow up on remediation timelines and verify closure of high-risk findings.
- Perform basic technical validation of findings using approved tools and methods.
Third-Party Security Assessments
- Conduct security due diligence for third-party service providers and vendors during outsourcing and renewal cycles.
- Maintain the third-party security risk tracker in alignment with the Bank's procurement and outsourcing guidelines.
- Lister with procurement, legal, and IT teams to ensure security clauses are included in contracts.
Cybersecurity Audit Support
- Support internal and external audits related to cybersecurity and IT risk management.
- Prepare and organize documentation, evidence logs, and follow-up actions for audit requirements.
- Trace closure of audit findings and provide regular progress reports to the Cyber Assistance Manager.
Red Team & Control Testing Participation
- Assist with red team and tabletop exercises under the direction of the Cyber Assistance Manager.
- Help stimulate adversary tactics to evaluate the effectiveness of the SOC and incident response capabilities.
- Document findings and lessons learned from exercises.
Reporting & Metrics
- Maintain dashboards and reports related to vulnerabilities, risks, and third-party assessments.
BUSINESS BEHAVIOURS
- Position: Committed to excellence, delivering outstanding results and making a positive impact on our customers and stakeholders.
- Teamwork: Collaborates, mutual respect, and diverse perspectives, to achieve shared views and deliver greater value to the Bank.
- Integrity: Unhold honesty, transparency, and accountability, ensuring ethical practices in every action.
- Innovation: Enhance creativity and forward-thinking, continually seek new solutions to enhance customer experience and drive business growth.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, programming, IT system administration, or related role.
- Preferred certification: eTIPT, ETH, Security, or other entry-level CRC or technical certes.
- Exposure to security assessments, vulnerability scanning, or penetration testing.
- Farmland with financial or regulated environments is an added advantage.
Application procedure
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Posting Date: 2025-10-30
