Principal Systems Auditor - Financial Systems And Information Security

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Networks and M-PESA Audits the position holder will be responsible for for leading, planning, performing and documenting Cyber/IT Security reviews and advisory assignments as well as audits of Financial Services Systems in accordance with the internal audit plan. These audits shall include but not be limited to Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration testing, audits of Mobile Money systems and Pre/ Post-Implementation reviews.The position holder will also be responsible for supporting strategic business initiatives by advocating and enhancing the risk and control environment, and when appropriate, engaging, managing and reviewing the work of external consultants/advisors.

Responsibilities

Participation in the overall development and delivery of the audit plan

Review of the mobile money systems from a technical standpoint to provide assurance on the adequacy of controls are adequate to mitigate and/or manage the technology risk to acceptable levels

Review of security controls around key network elements (BSS, MSC, HLR/AUC, IN, NGN, GGSN/SGSN)

Prepare deliverables/reports for senior management that include thematic issues, trends and other micro/macro level risks identified through the execution of IT audits within the Financial Services space

Serve as an on-going subject matter expert in the area of information security controls and technologies

Present, discuss and follow-up on audit recommendations with management

Delivery of continuous information security assessments and penetration testing.

Articulation of security risk exposure to various stakeholders.

Review security control frameworks/guidelines to ensure consistent application of security controls

Review procedures for investigating and closure of technology security incidents in line with industry best practices

Keep abreast with the latest technology security trends and provide input to mitigate emerging threats

Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 5 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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