Business Information Security Officer

Job Description

The Business Information Security Officer (BISO)- Infrastructure Security is a key role within the Group-wide Information Security & Privacy (GwISP) organization.

The BISO- infrastructure Security is assigned to work with the BISO Africa bridge between centralized infrastructure security functions and local business units’ operations across Prudential Africa line of business units.

The role shall ensure that all the local business units’ infrastructure is provisioned, deployed, configured, and administered as per the GWISP policy on administration and management of network and security-related hardware and software.

Core Competences Required:

• A degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering, or related qualification.
• At least 5+ years’ experience in multiple information security disciplines, practices, and standards
• Experience in configuring and managing enterprise firewalls and gateway devices.
• CCNA Security/CISM/CISA certification required.
• Training or coursework in information security, information systems management, ethical hacking or related topics preferred.
• Experience in Azure cloud and office 365 security.
• Expertise in anti-virus software, intrusion detection, firewalls, and content filtering management.
• Expertise in designing secure networks, systems, and application architectures.
• Knowledge in planning, researching, and developing security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ethical hacking skills.
• System administration, supporting multiple platforms, operating systems (Linux, Unix, Windows, IOS, Android) and applications.

General Skills

• Excellent consulting and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results.
• The ability to communicate network security issues to peers and management.
• Ability to multi-task and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Adaptability – Work as a member of several teams, which requires flexibility and adaptability.
• Problem-solving skills – Research, escalate, and resolve issues effectively.

Please send your CV and academic documents to hr@prudential.ug by 31st October 2024.