Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview),

Vision: To be the leading insurance industry regulator. Mission: To effectively regulate, supervise, develop the insurance industry and protect insurance beneficiaries. Core Values: (i)Accountability: -We exercise prudence in use of public resources entrusted to IRA. (ii)Team Spirit: -We work effectively with others across functional lines to a...

Responsibilities or duties,

Developing and implementing policies, strategies, and standards for insurance industry Cybersecurity framework.

Researching on new and emerging technological and regulatory trends in relation to Cybersecurity management.

Gathering and disseminating technical information on cyber security incidents, vulnerabilities, security fixes and other security information, as well as issuing alerts and warnings.

Handling and analysing cybersecurity incidents under supervision.

Coordinating cybersecurity analysis and forensic investigations.

Implementing and managing cybersecurity systems.

Participating in SOC operations and providing technical monitoring and analysis.

Preparing insurance industry cybersecurity posture reports.

Coordinating cybersecurity advocacy, awareness, and capacity building in the insurance industry.

Monitoring effectiveness of cybersecurity systems.

Reviewing backup schedules of cybersecurity monitoring and management systems.

Liaising with other SOCs, and industry stakeholders on matters of Cybersecurity monitoring and management.

Preparing specifications for acquisition of cyber security systems.

Assisting in implementation of cybersecurity systems.

Implementing the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CPI) framework.

Supporting implementation and monitoring of CIP requirements and contributing to CIRT documentation.

Providing input for the development, monitoring implementation and regular review of the insurance industry Cybersecurity Policies.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills),

Three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Cybersecurity Officer or in a comparable and relevant position.

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Electrical Engineering, information technology, information systems security, software engineering, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Certificate in either of the following ICT/Cybersecurity professional qualifications:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA);
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM);
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP);
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH);
• Any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.

Experience needed,

Three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Cybersecurity Officer or in a comparable and relevant position.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes).

Competencies and skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Report writing skills
• Presentation skills
• Conflict management skills
• Negotiation skills

• Developing and implementing policies, strategies, and standards for insurance industry Cybersecurity framework.
• Researching on new and emerging technological and regulatory trends in relation to Cybersecurity management.
• Gathering and disseminating technical information on cyber security incidents, vulnerabilities, security fixes and other security information, as well as issuing alerts and warnings.
• Handling and analysing cybersecurity incidents under supervision.
• Coordinating cybersecurity analysis and forensic investigations.
• Implementing and managing cybersecurity systems.
• Participating in SOC operations and providing technical monitoring and analysis.
• Preparing insurance industry cybersecurity posture reports.
• Coordinating cybersecurity advocacy, awareness, and capacity building in the insurance industry.
• Monitoring effectiveness of cybersecurity systems.
• Reviewing backup schedules of cybersecurity monitoring and management systems.
• Liaising with other SOCs, and industry stakeholders on matters of Cybersecurity monitoring and management.
• Preparing specifications for acquisition of cyber security systems.
• Assisting in implementation of cybersecurity systems.
• Implementing the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CPI) framework.
• Supporting implementation and monitoring of CIP requirements and contributing to CIRT documentation.
• Providing input for the development, monitoring implementation and regular review of the insurance industry Cybersecurity Policies.

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Report writing skills
• Presentation skills
• Conflict management skills
• Negotiation skills

• Three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Cybersecurity Officer or in a comparable and relevant position.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Electrical Engineering, information technology, information systems security, software engineering, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in either of the following ICT/Cybersecurity professional qualifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH); Any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing.