Cooperative Bank Vacancies in Kenya

Reporting to the Head – ICT Risk & Control, the role holder will provide continuous Project assurance on the various Bank’s ICT related projects as regards confidentiality, integrity and availability of the IT infrastructure, processing systems and related resources in line with the Bank Information Security Policy.


Cooperative Bank ICT Risk Projects Officers Vacancies in Kenya

Responsibilities

  • Be actively involved and provide risk & security guidance during technology projects, systems deployment, upgrades and changes.
  • Proactively provide ICT security & risk requirements for incorporation in Business Requirements Documents, Functional Specifications Documents & RFPs of new ICT systems.
  • Proactively participate in technical solution design for new systems, ensuring that security requirements are well defined.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments & penetration tests on new Bank systems, applications and technology, identifying vulnerabilities and recommendations on closure of these vulnerabilities, prior to new systems go-live.
  • Perform a fraud risk assessment on new systems and processes within the project scope and provide recommendations on countermeasures to be taken.
  • Ensure interfaces for new systems are secured from intrusion, and user activities in new systems are detailed, traceable and logged.
  • Pro-actively provide guidance on security tools required to effectively manage and control Bank systems.
  • Pro-actively perform risk assessments for ongoing ICT projects and prepare risk reports for new systems & projects in readiness for Change Approval Board meetings.
  • Proactively develop and constantly review system Minimum Baseline Security Requirements for new ICT systems & projects.
  • Regularly provide recommendations to ICT leadership on areas of improvement towards securing ICT systems.
  • Provide information security training & awareness to ICT systems project teams (Systems development teams, project managers, business analysts)
  • Maintain ICT risk registers for ICT projects and submit periodical and ad-hoc reports as required by HOD and Chief Risk Officer.
  • Ensure strict adherence to all regulations, statutes, standards, practices and all internal processes and procedures as per the relevant manuals and comply with all relevant external legislation and regulations with regard to compliance requirements.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related fields.
  • 3 years prior experience in information security or systems audit function. Experience in the Banking industry will be a value add.
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification. IT security and risk certifications e.g. CISSP, CRISC, CEH, etc. will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in system propagated forensic investigations will be an added advantage.
  • Good understanding of project management methodology and concepts and a good appreciation of risk, systems security control processes.
  • Detailed knowledge of the Bank’s Operating procedures and good knowledge of the Bank’s products and services.
  • Understanding of Information Systems architecture and operational practices as well as good grasp of Information Security and control objectives with an appreciation of audit methodologies.
  • Experience in performing analytical roles in complex business environments.
  • Advanced computer skills including IT skills, word, excel, power point.
  • Training in IT infrastructure and operating systems.
  • Training in Implementing Information security policies.

    How to apply

    If you are confident that you match the role and person profile, please forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number “IRPO/RM/2018” by 20th March, 2018.

    For more information and job application details, see; Cooperative Bank ICT Risk Projects Officers Vacancies in Kenya




    Cooperative Bank Back-End Systems Developer Vacancies in Kenya

    Job Summary

    Reporting to Head - Digital Hub, the Back-End Systems Developer will

    be responsible for the detailed analysis, design and development of the backend or server-side logic for systems and Management Information Systems (M.I.S.). Additionally, he/she will be required to maintain and support applications within this section and will therefore be required to have knowledge working within the agile methodology keeping in mind quality control plans within the developments to identify improvements.

    Responsibilities

  • Develop all server-side logic, definition ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end according to user’s specification.
  • Integration of user-facing elements developed by the front-end developers with server side logic and optimization of the server-side logic for maximum scalability and speed.
  • Carry out analysis of the requirements; assist in preparing system specification by the users and recommend solutions to address user requirements.
  • Develop and maintain documentation/manuals on system configuration or setup in addition to building reusable code and libraries for future use.
  • Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets and build visualizations to summarize and present key messages to the business that will assist in decision-making and control.
  • Design and code reports/returns according to user specification with the key objective of delivering reports.
  • Develop and implement data models and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality
  • Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
  • Carry out technical user training in respect to these systems so that the business can utilize them.
  • Rollout piloted interfaces and systems to the bank’s branches and users and provide test systems for UAT to ensure that functions/features are tested before go-live.
  • Make changes to system configuration and parameters to accommodate business and technological requirements.
  • Secure systems by putting adequate controls and restrict access to programs by users in accordance to the requirements of the bank.
  • Liaise with software vendors to resolve systems issues or escalation. Collect, collate information and clearly document issues to enable software vendor support.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or related degree from a recognized university with experience in software development (Java, Dot Net development) knowledge.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in software development, data analysis and reporting with a proven record of accomplishment.
  • Very strong analytical, presentation & problem-solving skills with the ability to work confidently on high priority problems and present technical ideas in a user-friendly language.
  • Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques.
  • Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects, SSRS etc.), databases (SQL, Oracle etc.), programming (XML, JavaScript, or ETL frameworks).

    How to apply

    If you are confident that you fit the role and person profile and you are keen to add value to your career then please forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number BED/SSD/2018 by 20th March, 2018.

    For more information and job application details, see; Cooperative Bank Back-End Systems Developer Vacancies in Kenya

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