ICT and Cybersecurity Manager
EM People & Culture Advisory · Kampala, Central Region, Uganda
Human Resources Services · 2-10 employees
About the role
The ICT and Cybersecurity Manager will lead the organization's technology infrastructure, information security, and digital-risk management strategies. They are responsible for managing networks, servers, and cloud platforms while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and business continuity.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least eight years of progressive experience in ICT infrastructure or cybersecurity. A minimum of three years in a leadership role is required, with professional certifications like CISSP or CISM being highly preferred.
Benefits
Full description
On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced ICT and Cybersecurity Manager to lead the organisation’s technology infrastructure, information security, systems availability, and digital-risk management.
The successful candidate will ensure that technology platforms are secure, reliable, scalable, and aligned with business needs. The role requires a hands-on technology leader with strong experience in infrastructure management, cybersecurity controls, business continuity, and third-party technology governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the organisation’s ICT and cybersecurity strategy.
- Manage networks, servers, cloud platforms, business applications, databases, and end-user technology.
- Establish information-security policies, standards, procedures, and technical controls.
- Monitor technology systems for security threats, vulnerabilities, and unauthorised activity.
- Coordinate vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation activities.
- Manage user access, identity controls, data backups, encryption, and security monitoring.
- Develop and test disaster-recovery, incident-response, and business-continuity plans.
- Lead investigations and responses to cybersecurity incidents and technology disruptions.
- Ensure technology practices comply with applicable data-protection and regulatory requirements.
- Manage technology vendors, software licences, service-level agreements, and outsourced support providers.
- Evaluate and recommend new technology solutions that improve operational efficiency.
- Oversee ICT projects, system upgrades, integrations, and technology implementations.
- Prepare ICT budgets and monitor technology expenditure.
- Deliver information-security awareness programmes for employees.
- Lead, coach, and evaluate ICT team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or an equivalent qualification are preferred.
- A postgraduate qualification in Information Security, Technology Management, or Business Administration will be an added advantage.
- At least eight years of progressive experience in ICT infrastructure, systems administration, or cybersecurity.
- A minimum of three years in a technology leadership or management position.
- Previous experience in banking, financial services, financial technology, telecommunications, or another regulated industry is desirable.
Benefits
- Pension
- Medical Insurance
- Phone Allowance