About the job
About FikaFika exists to innovate cost-effective rural infrastructural solutions through advocacy, evidence and technical assistance to promote safe access for geographically isolated communities through partnership with governments and donors.We provide flexible work arrangements, comprehensive mental and physical wellness support, and annual salary reviews aligned with our compensation policy. Additionally, we offer opportunities for professional growth, allowing individuals to shape their own career paths through targeted development programs.
- Job PurposeThe IT Security Manager is responsible for protecting Fika’s systems, applications, computers, networks, and data from security breaches, cyber threats, and unauthorized access. This role involves monitoring systems for vulnerabilities, implementing security measures, responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory standards.The IT Security Manager is responsible for:Safeguarding the organization's information assets, technology infrastructure, and data against cyber threats, unauthorized access, and security breaches.
- Proactively identifying vulnerabilities, implementing protective controls, and responding promptly to incidents.
- Maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all Fika systems and data.
- Supporting the development, testing, and continuous improvement of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Keeping Fika's digital environment secure and compliant with relevant regulatory laws and standards; in collaboration with the Data Protection Officer and the Compliance team.
- Duties and ResponsibilitiesRisk Management:Identify, assess, and document information security risks for all new and existing systems and applications.
- Recommend the appropriate security controls and measures to mitigate identified risks.
- Support Fika’s org-wide risk management practices that span across multiple departments.
- Security OperationsMonitor Fika systems, investigate and respond to security alerts, incidents, and threats.
- Implement, maintain and improve security monitoring tools, including SIEM, EDR, antivirus, and intrusion detection & prevention systems.
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify potential threats, loopholes, and mitigate them.
- Maintain up-to-date security documentation, reports and provide periodic updates to the Senior IT Manager.
- Develop and conduct information security awareness training courses for all current staff and new hires.
- Security Governance and ComplianceDevelop, implement, and maintain Fika’s information security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Ensure staff compliance with organizational information security policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support annual internal and external information security audits.
- Build and implement Fika's IT Security Roadmap (including a plan to address findings of the GRF's cybersecurity audit).
- Network, Infrastructure and Endpoint SecuritySetup and secure firewalls, VPNs, LANs and wireless networks in all Program countries’ offices.
- Review firewall rules, network security configurations, and ensure continuous monitoring of the network activity.
- Ensure laptops, tablets and mobile devices comply with Fika security policies and standards, including mobile device management, patch management & disk encryption.
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