Finance Trust Bank ICT Security Administrator Jobs in Uganda

Finance Trust Bank ICT Security Administrator Jobs in Uganda


  • Finance Trust Bank was licensed as a Tier 1 Commercial Bank on 11th November, 2013, taking over the financial services business of Uganda Finance Trust Limited (MDI).

  • Today Finance Trust Bank is a fully fledged commercial bank serving a clientele of over 400,000 depositors and over 23,000 borrowers, through a network of 35 branches country wide.

  • The bank offers a variety of Products and services including; Savings, Current accounts, Loans, Money transfer services and Bills payments to its target market which comprises of micro, small and medium entrepreneurs, salary earners and youth.

    Role of the Job

  • To proactively plan for safety and adequacy of ICT business solutions in Finance Trust Bank.

    Key Result Areas

  • Participate IT Security maintenance, change management, training, UATs and support to ensure secure systems, applications and databases.

  • Identify threats and participate in creation of steps to defend against them.

  • Participate in vulnerability and penetration tests across ICT infrastructure and applications.

  • Configure and monitor security systems such as firewalls, antivirus, and IDS/IPS software etc.

  • Analyze current security requirements and make suggestions for improvements.

  • Participate in access control, business continuity, incident response, and risk management needs in the organization.

  • Management of IT networks such as Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).

  • Configure systems while ensuring that IT security policies are adhered to.

  • Ensure orderly transitions during upgrades, fixes and patches.

  • Update software on the latest security patches, and ensure that each network resource has the proper defenses as per set policies and standards.

  • Participate in risk assessments of all business applications, ICT installations and ensure that information systems are adequately protected.

  • Apply information security policies and standards.

  • Review and update service level agreements (SLA’s).

  • Participate in information security awareness program of the organization.

    Minimum Qualification Requirements, Technical and Behavioral Competencies:

    Education and Experience

  • Must possess A Bachelor’s degree in Computer science or computer engineering.

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP) or CISM will have an added advantage.

  • CISCO CCNA Certified, CCNP level knowledge (CCNP qualification holders will have an advantage)

  • IT security training or Certification.

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar field in a reputable organization.

  • Must have at least 2 years’ Experience with Intrusion Prevention Systems and Tools.

  • Must have 2 years’ Experience in
    Managing Network Security.

  • Must have experience in Installing, upgrading and managing Firewalls and Data Encryption Programs

  • Must have at least 2 years’ Experience in Performing Cyber and Technical Threat Analyses.

  • Must have at least 2 years’ experience in ICT audit processes, vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

  • Must be Up-To-Date on Relevant Technologies.

  • Must possess at least 2 years’ experience with enterprise level End Point Security solutions.

  • Must have 2 years’ Working experience in configuring advanced enterprise networks (LANs & WANs).

  • Must have experience in information security standards, frameworks and guidelines

    Knowledge and Skills

  • Highly analytical and effectively able to troubleshoot and prioritize needs, requirements and other issues.

  • Must have Strong knowledge of security aspects such as authentication, access control, firewall technologies, disaster prevention and recovery, intrusion detection, encryption, and data integrity. These will be tested.

  • Must demonstrate knowledge and Skills in programing with applications and database security methodologies.

  • Good communications, teamwork, and conflict management skills.

  • Good working knowledge of SLA’s and policies.

  • Ability to work under pressure and minimum supervision.

  • Good practical administrative experience with enterprise grade technologies.

  • Proven administrative skills in Linux and windows environments

  • Good working knowledge of information security standards, frameworks and guidelines.

    Personal Attributes/Behavioral Competencies

  • Flexibility

  • Confidentiality

  • High integrity

    How to Apply

  • Suitably qualified candidates should address their application to Head, Human Resource, Finance Trust Bank, Plot 115 & 121, and Katwe. P.O. Box 6972, Kampala, Uganda, and email it, as well as photocopies of academic testimonials, and a CV to jobs@financetrust.co.ug.

  • The CV should include telephone contacts and email addresses of three referees, one of who should be the most recent employer. Candidates who applied earlier need not reapply.

  • Closing date for submission of applications is 15th November, 2020.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on Tel. Numbers 0312 222600 or 0414 341275 ONLY.

  • Please note: As per Bank procedures, No job offers are made online.

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