The Assistant Vice President oversees the implementation of security solutions and the daily operations of Bank's security infrastructure, systems and data. This includes leading a team, managing incident response, ensuring compliance with governing regulations, monitoring KPIs and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the Bank's security posture and mitigate threats effectively.
Responsibilities: Develop and implement IT security strategic plans, policies and procedures to ensure the security of the Bank's IT infrastructure, systems and data.Oversee security operations, including monitoring, logging, and analysis of security events and incidents, and coordinating responses to security alerts and threats. Lead and manage a team of IT security professionals in daily security operations and project implementation, including training and mentoring.Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scanning to identify and prioritise security risks, and develop mitigation strategies to address them.Manage incident response, including investigation of security breaches and implementation of corrective actions to minimize impact of incidents.Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of security controls, and continuously implement improvement processes.Prepare write-ups/papers/presentation materials for management reporting on status of IT security initiatives, key metrics, and emerging threats.Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, and implement robust security measures to protect Bank's data and infrastructure assets. Assess and improve the Bank's security posture through proactive security measures, process enhancements and technology upgrade. Requirements: A recognised Degree in Information Technology/Computer ScienceMinimum 10 years of experience in IT security roles, with a proven track record of implementing and managing security solutions in a complex IT environmentDeep understanding of cybersecurity principles with hands-on experience on security tools e.g. firewalls, intrusion prevention system, anti-virus, web application firewall, SIEM, endpoint protection, and vulnerability assessmentStrong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to assess complex security issues and recommend effective solutionsProven ability to lead and manage a teamGood interpersonal and communication skillsCompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CREST / OSCP Certifications, or other specific security solutions certification will be an added advantageWhat You Can Get Our integrated suite of wellbeing programmes designed to enhance the employees' quality of life and welfare include the provision of:
Fair and competitive remunerationComprehensive medical benefit schemeLow interest/interest free staff housing loans/vehicle loans/special loansAttractive annual leave scheme, extended maternity leave, sabbatical leave, examination leave etc.Insurance coverage and attractive retirement schemesPerformance-based reward systemOpportunities for career advancement based on meritTo encourage employees to strive for career progression, we accord other defined benefits and perks to employees as they progress up the corporate ladder to assume bigger roles and responsibility