Chief Information Security Officer

Full Time 18 hours ago
Employment Information

Bank of India Uganda Limited was registered in Uganda in 2011 The Bank of Uganda gave them a license on March 13, 2012, under the Financial Institution Act, 2004. The Bank of India (Uganda) Limited opened its first branch in Kampala, Uganda, on June 18, 2012, making it official.

The bank has a wide range of personal and business banking services, as well as instant fund transfers and profitable foreign exchange solutions that may be tailored to meet the needs of each customer Bank of India, one of the largest public sector banks in India, owns the bank completely.

 It was founded in 1906 and has been in the banking business for over 100 years The Bank has more than 5,000 branches in India, including specialty branches, and they are spread out over all states and union territories

Summary of the Position

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will be in charge of protecting the Bank's data, systems, and digital infrastructure The CISO will create, put into action, and oversee a strong information security plan that meets industry standards and regulatory requirements

A Full List of Duties, Roles, and Responsibilities

  • Build, set up, and keep up the Bank's cybersecurity infrastructure in conformity with rules from the government and the Bank's own security standards
  • Set up and keep an eye on security technologies including firewalls, data encryption, and antivirus software
  • Keep an eye on the Bank's IT systems for security breaches and look into any security problems that come up
  • Make sure that license agreements are followed and keep an eye on service level agreements (SLAs) with both internal and external vendors
  • Do regular vulnerability assessments and put in place the controls that are needed to lower risks
  • Keep up with new cybersecurity dangers and suggest ways to make things better
  • Review and update IT operational processes every year to make control mechanisms better
  • Make sure that data is private, correct, and available on all systems and infrastructure
  • Lead IT security awareness and training programs across the bank
  • Make sure that all laws, rules, and international standards are followed
  • Take charge of responding to IT security breaches when they happen

Skills, Education, and Qualifications

CategoryDescription
EducationA Bachelor's degree in a technical subject like Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Computing, or something similar
Experience

At least five years of experience after getting your qualification, ideally in the banking or finance industry 

At least three years must have been spent in a management or leadership job

Minimum Requirements

  • Must have at least one of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer for ISO/IEC 27001, or a cybersecurity certification that is the same as
  • Proven knowledge in cyber governance, IT risk management, and information security

Skills in Technology

  • A deep understanding of cybersecurity technologies, standards, and frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, and PCI-DSS
  • A good awareness of how to follow the law and rules in the banking and IT fields
  • Knowing about trends in the fields of business continuity and information security
  • Experience managing complicated IT environments and security tools in real life

Skills in Behavior

  • Good at leading and managing teams
  • A lot of honesty and good behavior
  • Great talents in talking to and getting along with others
  • Able to do more than one thing at once, set priorities, and work under pressure
  • A team player who is emotionally smart and works well with others

Requirements for the Body

  • The job may entail long periods of checking on systems and doing security assessments

Age Requirement

  • The ideal age is under 40 Management does, however, have the authority to change the age requirements based on qualifications and experience

How to Apply

Interested and qualified people should send their application letters and updated CVs to: In Person: The Human Resources Department of the Bank of India (U) Ltd Head Office is located at Plot 37, Jinja Road (near to the National Water Offices) in Kampala, Uganda

 Or 

by email: bojul.hr@bankofindia.bank.in , bojul.uganda@bankofindia.bank.in Due date: 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 12, 2025 Call 0800140148 for free

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