Job Location : Head Office, Hq
Job Purpose:
Responsible to plan, execute, and oversee the monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity incidents within the bank.
Main Responsibilities:
Job closing date : 27-Mar-2026
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Job Purpose:
Responsible to plan, execute, and oversee the monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity incidents within the bank.
Main Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement all security monitoring and detection engagements on all systems within the bank.
- Maintaining and configuring security tools and software, such as SIEM, intrusion detection systems, and threat intelligence platforms, and working with the SOC team to develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures.
- In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, carry out cybersecurity incident response and management.
- Responsible for monitoring network and system activities for potential security threats by analyzing logs and other data to identify patterns or anomalies that may indicate a security incident.
- Continuously monitor and analyze security alerts and events from various sources to identify potential threats.
- Research, create, and maintain a repository of the security tools, tactics, and techniques to be used by the bank for the purpose of security monitoring.
- Work with system vendors as well as internal teams in verifying the security of the applications/systems implemented within the bank.
- Perform regular security assessments of networks, systems, and applications to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation.
- Create and maintain documentation, including standard operating procedures and reports on security incidents and analysis.
- Performing threat hunting and analysis to identify new and emerging threats and working with other teams to develop strategies to mitigate those threats.
- Effectively respond to the immediate threats to the security of the bank by implementing security procedures, methods, and best practices.
- Develop comprehensive and accurate SOC reports for both technical and executive audiences.
- Ability to create custom scripts to automate tasks.
- Excellent knowledge of the security monitoring landscape.
- In-depth knowledge of security of various operating system flavors such as Windows, Linux, and Unix.
- Knowledge of security of applications, databases, and middleware technologies.
- Knowledge of common information security monitoring and incident response frameworks and methodologies.
- Demonstrated hands-on skills in security monitoring and incident response.
- Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in English and Swahili.
- Demonstrable honesty, integrity, and credibility; ability to engender the trust and confidence of internal constituency and external partners.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Preferred professional certifications such as CSA, OSDA, or any other relevant security certifications.
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience in Cybersecurity.
- Solid hands-on experience in either offensive or defensive security.
- Experience working with a SIEM solution.
- Participant in CTF events and platforms like HackTheBox or TryHackMe to enhance threat detection and incident response skills.
NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and achieving a gender balanced workforce.
Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job closing date : 27-Mar-2026
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