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 to 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 & Qualifications

• 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 all 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 – customer focused striking a solid balance between external and internal customer orientation.
• Resilience – 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 and systems administration.
• Knowledge on file processing and file formats.
• Experience in ICT security standards and data management.
• Experience in cybersecurity regulatory and industry standards.

How to Apply

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirements stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Wednesday, 5th August 2026. Indicate Name & Job Reference No. Re-advertisement NBK/ICT/01/2026 on the email subject.