Head Information Security
2025-08-25T15:57:44+00:00
Access Bank Rwanda
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FULL_TIME
Kigali
Kigali
00000
Rwanda
Banking
Computer & IT
2025-09-02T17:00:00+00:00
Rwanda
8
Description
As the Head of Information Security, you will be responsible for developing and implementing an information security strategy aligned with the bank’s objectives, ensuring that the organization’s information assets are adequately protected against cyber threats and risks.
This role entails overseeing security governance, risk management, compliance, and incident response. You will be in charge of establishing robust security policies, standards, and procedures to mitigate security risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
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Key Responsibilities
- Define, implement, and maintain the information security framework and governance model.
- Lead the development and execution of the bank’s information security strategy, aligning it with business goals.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies.
- Manage incident response, ensuring timely detection and resolution of security incidents.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks, such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
- Provide training and awareness programs to employees to foster a culture of security within the organization.
- Collaborate with IT, Legal, and Compliance to ensure integrated risk management efforts.
- Build and maintain relationships with external partners and stakeholders in the field of information security.
- Stay current with emerging threats and technologies and advise on the implementation of appropriate defenses.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a management role.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing information security strategies and programs.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, compliance, and incident response.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Define, implement, and maintain the information security framework and governance model. Lead the development and execution of the bank’s information security strategy, aligning it with business goals. Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies. Manage incident response, ensuring timely detection and resolution of security incidents. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks, such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR. Provide training and awareness programs to employees to foster a culture of security within the organization. Collaborate with IT, Legal, and Compliance to ensure integrated risk management efforts. Build and maintain relationships with external partners and stakeholders in the field of information security. Stay current with emerging threats and technologies and advise on the implementation of appropriate defenses.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an advantage. Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a management role. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable. Proven experience in developing and implementing information security strategies and programs. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, compliance, and incident response. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Vacancy title:
Head Information Security
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Computer & IT]
Jobs at:
Access Bank Rwanda
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 2 2025
Duty Station:
Kigali | Kigali | Rwanda
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Description
As the Head of Information Security, you will be responsible for developing and implementing an information security strategy aligned with the bank’s objectives, ensuring that the organization’s information assets are adequately protected against cyber threats and risks.
This role entails overseeing security governance, risk management, compliance, and incident response. You will be in charge of establishing robust security policies, standards, and procedures to mitigate security risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, implement, and maintain the information security framework and governance model.
- Lead the development and execution of the bank’s information security strategy, aligning it with business goals.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies.
- Manage incident response, ensuring timely detection and resolution of security incidents.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks, such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
- Provide training and awareness programs to employees to foster a culture of security within the organization.
- Collaborate with IT, Legal, and Compliance to ensure integrated risk management efforts.
- Build and maintain relationships with external partners and stakeholders in the field of information security.
- Stay current with emerging threats and technologies and advise on the implementation of appropriate defenses.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a management role.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing information security strategies and programs.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, compliance, and incident response.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 96
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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