IT Security Advisor – Data Management World Vision - Kenya

Use your experience in IT security and expertise in data management to be part of a leading organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children living in poverty.

World Vision (WV) is a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being of children everywhere by empowering families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.  

The IT Security Advisor for Data Management will be responsible for the identification, classification and overall data security governance structure of World Vision’s data and data management program.

We are looking for a visionary leader who can combine strong business disciplines with inspirational spiritual leadership skills in line with our Christian values and ethos. You will have a passionate desire to help others, especially children.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Defines, identifies and classifies information assets.
• Assesses threats and vulnerabilities regarding information assets and recommends the appropriate security controls and measures.
• Develops and manages security measures for information systems to prevent security breaches.
• Consults with clients on the data classification of their resources
• Provides reports to leaders regarding the effectiveness of information security and makes      recommendations for the adoption of new policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements strategies to align information security with business objectives and goals, protecting the integrity, confidentiality and availability of data.
• Provides strategic and tactical direction and consultation on security and IT compliance.
• Maintains an up-to-date understanding of industry best practices.
• Develops, enhances and implements enterprise-wide security policies, procedures and standards      across multiple platform and application environments.
• Monitors the legal and regulatory environment for developments.      
• Recommends manages implementation of required changes to IT policies and procedures.
• Monitors compliance with security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Ensures security compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Works directly with the customers and other internal departments and organizations to facilitate IT risk analysis and risk management processes and to identify acceptable levels of residual risk.
• Reviews risk assessments, analyzes the effectiveness of IT control activities, and reports on them with actionable recommendations.
• Evaluates security risks and identifies and defines compliance strategies in accordance with policies and standards.
• Provides management with risk assessments and security briefings to advise them of critical issues that may affect customer, or corporate security objectives.
• Communicates with multiple departments and levels of management in order to resolve technical and procedural IT security risks.
• Develops remediation strategies to mitigate risks associated with the protection of infrastructure and information assets.

Desired Skills & Experience

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field, or equivalent work experience.     
• Requires in-depth knowledge of information lifecycle management and data classification schemas.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of data loss prevention (DLP) tools and technologies.
• Typically requires 7-10 years of combined IT and security work experience with a broad range of exposure to DLP technologies.
• Recommended Security Certification (i.e., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manage (CISM), or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC).

Will you use your experience in data management in to further “life in all its fullness” for children?

For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date 01 Feb 2013. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.