Vacancy title:
Cybersecurity Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Finance, Category: Computer & IT]

Jobs at:
National Bank of Kenya

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, December 19 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Cybersecurity Manager

Position Scope:

• Responsible for implementation, upgrade or monitoring of the cybersecurity plans, perimeter and systems infrastructure and systems in line with IT security policies and procedures and in a manner that provides effective assurance, protection and security of Bank systems, business and customer data/information whilst assuring continuity of business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement plans and actions that ensure the Bank’s adherence the CBK regulatory requirements of Cybersecurity oversight in the Bank
• Develop and implement cybersecurity plans, systems and procedures to secure the Bank’s ICT Infrastructure and systems
• Implement and monitor IT cybersecurity standards that pertain to ICT devices and systems to ensure infrastructure and system protection, health and uptime.
• Implement and monitor IT cybersecurity standards that pertain to business systems and user management: changes, access and authentication and systems action logging
• Take action to ensure, correct or report cybersecurity attacks, destructive/unauthorized access and continuous protection.
• Perform risk assessments and execute tests to sustain and maintain cybersecurity standards for the ICT infrastructure and systems and take correction measures thereof.
• Ensure compliance to the Bank policies, procedures, regulatory standards and guidelines
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Business related field from a recognized university
• Certified Ethical Hacker certification (CEH) is an added advantage
• Cybersecurity Security Standards/Management Certification that relate to current technologies.
• Professional banking courses are an advantage
• Project management certification
• Five (5) years in an IT environment in a financial or telco industry with at least three (3) years in Cybersecurity Management
• Leadership and management-ability to lead, mentor and coach staff to goal definition and achievement
• Excellent communication skills; articulate in communicating to both internal and external stakeholders at level levels.
• Professionalism –maintains a professional approach based on ethics and NBK values
• Integrity, honesty and ethics- ensures ethical practices and integrity and ensures NBK is not put at reputational risk
• Building consensus and influencing-ability to influence various players across all NBK departments
• Customer orientation-is customer focused striking a solid balance between external and internal customer orientation
• Resilience –is able to withstand operational challenges and maintain momentum
• Multi-tasking; able to manage several concurrent assignments and prioritise demands.
• Flexibility and adaptability; ability to keep pace with latest technology and trends in addition to new security requirements.
• Proactive and positive attitude, highly motivated and self-directed; ability to work in a team environment or independently
• Knowledge of IT Governance Standards
• Experience in core banking systems
• Systems Administration experience
• Knowledge on file processing and file formats
• Experience in ICT security standards and data management
• Experience in cybersecurity regulatory and industry standards

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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