Information and Cyber Security Officer
2025-07-02T13:19:38+00:00
ASA International
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https://www.asa-international.com
FULL_TIME
Kigali
Kigali
00000
Rwanda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Computer & IT
2025-07-10T17:00:00+00:00
Rwanda
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Function summary
As the Information and Cyber Security officer, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization’s information assets and information systems. You will develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and practices to protect the organization from internal and external security threats. Additionally, you will provide guidance and support to staff members on information security best practices.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement information security policies and procedures:
- Create and maintain comprehensive security policies, standards, and guidelines that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Establish procedures for the secure operation and use of the organization’s information systems.
Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments:
- Identify and assess potential security risks and vulnerabilities within the organization’s infrastructure, applications, and systems.
- Perform regular security audits and penetration testing to proactively identify weaknesses and recommend remediation measures.
Implement and manage security controls:
- Deploy and maintain security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus software, and encryption mechanisms.
- Align and connect to the Groups SOC (Security Operations Center) team and tooling to ensure the ASA Rwanda systems are continuously monitored on vulnerabilities and security related incidents
- Monitor and respond to security incidents, including conducting investigations and implementing incident response procedures.
Provide security awareness and training:
- Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on information security best practices, policies, and procedures.
- Promote a culture of security awareness and compliance within the organization.
Manage third-party relationships:
- Evaluate the security posture of third-party vendors and service providers.
- Ensure that appropriate security controls are in place and contracts include relevant security clauses.
Stay up-to-date with security trends and threats:
- Continuously monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and new threats to ensure the organization’s security controls remain effective.
- Maintain knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Response and recovery:
- Develop and maintain an incident response plan to handle security incidents effectively.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to contain, investigate, and recover from security incidents.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, Abilities – for Information and Cyber Security Officer
- Being Rwandan by nationality;
- Professional certifications in information security, such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA, are highly desirable.
- Over 3-4 years proven experience in information security roles, preferably in financial services or microfinance organizations.
- Strong understanding of information security principles, standards, and best practices.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to data protection, privacy, and financial services.
- Knowledge of network and systems administration, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability scanning tools.
- Experience in developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Ability to conduct risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and security audits.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively train and educate staff members on security best practices.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and address security issues.
- Knowledge of Rwandan microfinance sector is a plus.
Salary & Benefits:
- Market conforms salary and employment conditions.
- In-house Medical Insurance covering him/her and legal dependents as company policy
- Communication allowances as per company policy
- Monitoring allowance as per company policy
- Salary Increment as per company policy depending on company profit
- Festival Allowance as per company policy
Develop and implement information security policies and procedures: Create and maintain comprehensive security policies, standards, and guidelines that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Establish procedures for the secure operation and use of the organization’s information systems. Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments: Identify and assess potential security risks and vulnerabilities within the organization’s infrastructure, applications, and systems. Perform regular security audits and penetration testing to proactively identify weaknesses and recommend remediation measures. Implement and manage security controls: Deploy and maintain security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus software, and encryption mechanisms. Align and connect to the Groups SOC (Security Operations Center) team and tooling to ensure the ASA Rwanda systems are continuously monitored on vulnerabilities and security related incidents Monitor and respond to security incidents, including conducting investigations and implementing incident response procedures. Provide security awareness and training: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on information security best practices, policies, and procedures. Promote a culture of security awareness and compliance within the organization. Manage third-party relationships: Evaluate the security posture of third-party vendors and service providers. Ensure that appropriate security controls are in place and contracts include relevant security clauses. Stay up-to-date with security trends and threats: Continuously monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and new threats to ensure the organization’s security controls remain effective. Maintain knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and compliance requirements. Response and recovery: Develop and maintain an incident response plan to handle security incidents effectively.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, Abilities – for Information and Cyber Security Officer Being Rwandan by nationality; Professional certifications in information security, such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA, are highly desirable. Over 3-4 years proven experience in information security roles, preferably in financial services or microfinance organizations. Strong understanding of information security principles, standards, and best practices. Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to data protection, privacy, and financial services. Knowledge of network and systems administration, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability scanning tools. Experience in developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and standards. Ability to conduct risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and security audits. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively train and educate staff members on security best practices. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and address security issues. Knowledge of Rwandan microfinance sector is a plus.
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Vacancy title:
Information and Cyber Security Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Computer & IT]
Jobs at:
ASA International
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 10 2025
Duty Station:
Kigali | Kigali | Rwanda
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Function summary
As the Information and Cyber Security officer, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization’s information assets and information systems. You will develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and practices to protect the organization from internal and external security threats. Additionally, you will provide guidance and support to staff members on information security best practices.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement information security policies and procedures:
- Create and maintain comprehensive security policies, standards, and guidelines that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Establish procedures for the secure operation and use of the organization’s information systems.
Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments:
- Identify and assess potential security risks and vulnerabilities within the organization’s infrastructure, applications, and systems.
- Perform regular security audits and penetration testing to proactively identify weaknesses and recommend remediation measures.
Implement and manage security controls:
- Deploy and maintain security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus software, and encryption mechanisms.
- Align and connect to the Groups SOC (Security Operations Center) team and tooling to ensure the ASA Rwanda systems are continuously monitored on vulnerabilities and security related incidents
- Monitor and respond to security incidents, including conducting investigations and implementing incident response procedures.
Provide security awareness and training:
- Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on information security best practices, policies, and procedures.
- Promote a culture of security awareness and compliance within the organization.
Manage third-party relationships:
- Evaluate the security posture of third-party vendors and service providers.
- Ensure that appropriate security controls are in place and contracts include relevant security clauses.
Stay up-to-date with security trends and threats:
- Continuously monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and new threats to ensure the organization’s security controls remain effective.
- Maintain knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
Response and recovery:
- Develop and maintain an incident response plan to handle security incidents effectively.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to contain, investigate, and recover from security incidents.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, Abilities – for Information and Cyber Security Officer
- Being Rwandan by nationality;
- Professional certifications in information security, such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA, are highly desirable.
- Over 3-4 years proven experience in information security roles, preferably in financial services or microfinance organizations.
- Strong understanding of information security principles, standards, and best practices.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to data protection, privacy, and financial services.
- Knowledge of network and systems administration, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability scanning tools.
- Experience in developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Ability to conduct risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and security audits.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively train and educate staff members on security best practices.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and address security issues.
- Knowledge of Rwandan microfinance sector is a plus.
Salary & Benefits:
- Market conforms salary and employment conditions.
- In-house Medical Insurance covering him/her and legal dependents as company policy
- Communication allowances as per company policy
- Monitoring allowance as per company policy
- Salary Increment as per company policy depending on company profit
- Festival Allowance as per company policy
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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