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Information Security Lead Careers – NFT Consult Limited
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2024-Jul-11
Location: ampala, Uganda
Job Title: Â Information Security Lead Organisation:Â NFT Consult Limited Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda About Organisation: NFT Consult Limited is a business process outsourcing firm with offices in Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, Botswana Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi and South Sudan. Job Summary: Â Â The Information Security Lead is a critical role responsible for safeguarding an organization’s sensitive data, systems, and networks from unauthorized access, theft, or damage. They lead the implementation and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and technologies to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with organizational objectives, considering emerging threats and industry best practices.
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and threats to the organization’s information assets. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize risks.
- Create, maintain, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistent and effective security practices throughout the organization.
- Design and deliver security awareness programs to educate employees about potential risks, security best practices, and the importance of adhering to security policies.
- Lead incident response efforts in the event of security breaches, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery. Implement measures to prevent future incidents.
- Evaluate, implement, and manage security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software, and encryption tools.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and industry standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS.
- Evaluate and manage third-party vendors to ensure they meet the organization’s security standards and requirements.
- Lead and mentor a team of security professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to achieve security objectives.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in information security leadership roles, with a strong understanding of security principles, practices, and technologies.
- Relevant security certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH, are highly desirable.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to lead and motivate teams, effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and stay abreast of emerging security threats and technologies.
- Knowledge of cloud security architecture, best practices, and tools.
- Familiarity with integrating security into the software development lifecycle.
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms and analysis techniques.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; team spirit; ability to cope with pressure and deadlines.
- Excellent level in English (spoken & written).
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online through the NFT jobs portal.  Click Here  Deadline: 25th July 2024 For more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.ugashare.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Ugashare Related Jobs Job Title:  Medical Claims Manager Organisation: UAP Old Mutual Insurance Duty… Job Title: Data Scientist (Fresher Jobs) Organisation: Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited… Job Title:  Human Resource and Administration Manager Organisation: Marie Stopes Uganda… Job Title:  Internal Control Manager Organisation: C-Care Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda… Job Title:  Branch Operations Manager     Organisation: Pride Microfinance Limited Duty… Job Title:  Branch Manager Organisation: Pride Microfinance Limited Duty Station: Kampala,…
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