EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (RE-ADVERTISED)

The Bank of Tanzania, an equal opportunity employer and Tanzania’s central bank, is looking for a suitably qualified Tanzanian citizen of high personal integrity to fill the following vacant position at its Headquarters, Dar es Salaam.
IT SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR - 1 POST
Reports to: Head of Division
Location: Head Office-Information Systems Services Department
Job Purpose:
This job holder is responsible for providing support on management of Information Technology Security. Specifically, performing day-to-day security administration of IT systems including, computer operating systems, network systems, business applications, databases and information systems management tools and reporting.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities
a)
Coordinating operation of IT security policy to ensure compliance of the same is adhered to all areas of the business and staff;
b)
Performing reviews on security on new business systems and changes made to existing systems of the Bank;
c)
Performing periodical Information Security Risk assessment to the Bank’s business units/departments in order to identify threats and respective vulnerabilities surrounding IT assets and recommend mitigation strategies for implementation;
d)
Conducting IT security awareness training to employees;
e)
Providing inputs to various contracts for approval/disapproval access to business systems by third-party by either direct access or remote access;
f)
Developing procedures, guidelines and specific policies as part of operationalization of Bank’s IT Security policy;
g)
Reviewing various stakeholders’ submissions including IT Security policies, procedures and acceptable use of IT;
h)
Performing user and access administration on designated systems and applications, in accordance with the defined policies, standards and procedures of the Bank;
i)
Performing system security administration on designated technology platforms, including OSs and network security devices, in accordance with the defined policies, standards and procedures of the Bank, as well as with industry best practices and vendor guidelines;
j)
Performing installation and configuration management of security systems and applications, including policy assessment and compliance tools, network security appliances and host-based security systems;
k) Reviewing application of patches, where appropriate, and, at the
direction of superior, removes known control weaknesses, such as
unnecessary services or applications or redundant user accounts,
as a means of hardening systems in accordance with security
policies and standards;
l) Performing researches on threats and vulnerabilities and, where
appropriate, takes action to mitigate threats and remediate
vulnerabilities;
m) Responding to and, where appropriate, resolves or escalates
reported security incidents;
n) Responding to and follows up on security events reported by
existing tools or in system and event logs;
o) Developing and maintaining and test disaster recovery plans,
processes and procedures in accordance with defined policies,
standards and business requirements for designated systems;
p) Representing the security team on projects and other formal
workgroups and committees.
Essential Requirements
• Masters degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information
Security, Network Security or its equivalent
• Knowledge and/or technical proficiency in either:
􀀹 Network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls,
and associated network protocols and concepts, OR
􀀹 Various operating systems and databases, including
Microsoft Windows server, UNIX, HP UX, LINUX and Oracle
Databases.
• Certifications in CISA or CISM will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to enable effective
security incident and problem resolution.
• Proven ability to work under stress in emergencies, with the
flexibility to handle multiple high-pressure situations
simultaneously.
• Ability to work well under minimal supervision.
• Strong team-oriented interpersonal skills, with the ability to
interface effectively with a broad range of people and roles,
including vendors, IT and business personnel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Customer services skills.
• Minimum of 2 years in Information Technology
IMPORTANT: For additional details on the specific job description for this position and other requirements please visit the Bank of Tanzania Website: www.bot-tz.org
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be addresses to :
Deputy Governor (AIC),
Bank of Tanzania,
P. O. Box 2939,
Dar es Salaam.
Applications should include detailed curriculum Vitae (CV) certified copies of birth certificates, academic transcripts and other relevant certificates, names and addresses of two referees, a reliable contact address, email and telephone numbers.
CLOSING DATE:
Applications should reach the Deputy Governor’s Office on or before 4:30 pm on 5th August, 2011.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.