Tuesday, October 18, 2011

COOPERATIVE BANK KENYA JOBS SYSTEMS ANALYST / DEVELOPER AND INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGER JOBS

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a teamdriven culture with a key focus on social empowerment? The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “the Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.
We are looking for a dynamic, creative and self-oriented professional to fill the position of:

SYSTEMS ANALYST/ DEVELOPER
The successful person will report to the Head – Systems Development in ICT Department.
Job Summary
As a Systems Analyst/ Developer, the role holder will be responsible for the detailed analysis design
and development of in-house systems and Management Information Systems (M.I.S.). Additionally
this role will be required to maintain and support applications within this section.
Main Duties
• Guide the business in drawing report formats and advice on the best approach to automate
these reports and returns
• Design and code reports/ returns according to user specification with the key objective of
delivering reports that will assist in decision making and control
• Develop and maintain documentation/ manuals on system configuration or setup
• Carry out analysis of the requirements and recommend solutions to address user
requirements
• Design and code the system according to user specification
• Carry out technical user training in respect to these systems so that the business can utilize
them
• Roll out piloted systems to the bank’s branches and users
• Provide test systems for UAT and ensure that functions/ features are tested before being put
on the live system
• 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
Job Specification
The incumbent will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or related degree
• Experience and good knowledge of development tools with a bias in Microsoft.Net (VB and
C#) and Java
• Minimum 2 years experience in software development with a proven track record
• Must have designed systems or sub-systems which have been implemented successfully
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases specifically Oracle and MS-SQL
• Ability to work through own initiative and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to tolerate stress and achieve objectives despite difficulties
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing their
detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current
remuneration to the address shown below by 21st October 2011.
We are an equal opportunity employer.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope ICT – System
Developer/3/HRD/2011
The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi

INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGER
The successful person will report to the Head of Information Security.
Job Summary

As an Information Security Manager the role holder will be responsible for providing continuous
independent assurance on the bank’s Information Security as regards confidentiality, integrity and
availability of the IT infrastructure, processing systems and related resources in line with the
Information Security Policy.
Main Duties
• Information security risk analysis and management
• Perform security tests
• Manage internal audits on information security processes, controls and system
• Provide guidance and consultation on projects for IT Security related risks and issues
• Educate and train employees about their information security responsibilities in line with the
Bank policy on information security
• Designing information security controls and developing security plans
• Monitoring and managing all information security breaches and handling security incidents,
taking remedial action to prevent recurrence wherever possible
• Review of operating and information systems
• Development of/ involvement in independent review of technology related procedures,
product programs to ensure that the appropriate infrastructure is incorporated into the
different business initiatives and the bank technology policies are respected
• Review of all the relevant system logs to identify and address activity that is not consistent
with the set out Information Security guidelines and standards
• Carry out Information Security reviews along the various phases of a project’s lifecycle as
detailed in the Business
• Provide interpretation of the Information Security policies to the Business
• Ensure information security solutions are consistent with the ISP&S and corporate
architectural directions/ directives and oversee deployment
• Lead businesses in development of action plans as a result of gap assessment findings, and/
or ethical hacking results
• Keep abreast of application, product and system development within the business and
appraise the effect and appropriateness of planned changes to the existing control framework
Job Specification
The incumbent will be required to possess the following attributes/ skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems from a recognized university
Possess relevant Information Security Certification such as CISA and CISM
3 years working experience in information security within a large and highly computerised
organization
Understanding of risk and systems security control processes
Good understanding of Information Security and control objectives
Applicants with prior working experience in the same role in a financial institution will have an added advantage
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing their
detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current
remuneration to the address shown below by 21st October 2011.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope:
Information Security Manager – ISO/3/HRD/2011

The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi