Short Term Staff – Information Security Assistant at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

Job Title: Short Term Staff – Information Security Assistant

The Complex

• The Vice-Presidency, Technology and Corporate Services (TCVP) is responsible for the design, development and delivery of efficient, people-centered, client-oriented, corporate services and information-technology solutions to ensure overall institutional effectiveness in all aspects of the Bank’s corporate services.
• The Complex provides leadership in the formulation and implementation of Bank’s strategies, policies, controls and approaches on organizational information technology systems, software applications, cyber security, IT support and infrastructure systems.
• The Complex is also responsible for management of the Bank’s real estate assets, institutional procurement, language services and business continuity.

The Hiring Department

• The Corporate Information Technology Services (TCIS) Department’s mission at the Bank is to align the digital strategy and delivery model with the Bank’s business strategy to increase organizational effectiveness by efficiently using emerging technologies and digital transformation. 
• Under the leadership of its Senior Director, TCIS is mandated by the Bank to deliver the best IT services for the Bank’s operations to accomplish its mission of spurring sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries, contributing to poverty reduction.
• The Cybersecurity Division (TCIS.6) is responsible for safeguarding the Bank’s digital infrastructure, systems, and data through proactive security measures, risk management, and advanced threat mitigation. The Division ensures continuous monitoring, detection, and response to cybersecurity incidents while enforcing robust security policies and frameworks TCIS.6 leads security architecture design, vulnerability management, and compliance enforcement, ensuring that all IT assets and services adhere to industry best practices and regulatory requirements. 
• The Division also plays a critical role in cyber-resilience and disaster recovery planning, ensuring uninterrupted business operations in the face of emerging threats. 
• Through strategic vendor partnerships and cutting-edge security technologies, TCIS.6 continuously strengthens the Bank’s cybersecurity posture, ensuring a secure, resilient, and compliant digital environment.

The Position

• Under the direct supervision of the lead of Security administrator who reports directly to the manager of the TCIS6, the Information Security Assistant will be responsible for protecting the Bank’s IT resources and information assets based on industry and the Bank’s policies guidance, and on industry best practices.
• The candidate will assist the Cybersecurity Team and work closely and variably under the supervision of each member of the Team, contributing to the achievement of the Team’s work program. 
• The candidate will also interact with network, security, or application engineers to follow up the implementation of recommendations relating to IT audit or IT vulnerability remediation.

Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the lead of Security administrator who reports directly to the manager of the TCIS6, the Information Security Assistant will perform the following:

• Perform security administration of critical business applications Identity & Access management (SAP, Summit, Swift,ORPA …).
• Perform security administration of IT security systems (Web filtering tool, RSA SecurID Solution, Varonis data security platform, CyberArk pam solution, cisco radius server, Rapid7 solution, …).
• Provide business users with authorized network-related services on least privilege, need-to-know, and need-to-do basis.
• Provide business users with authorized application-related services on least privilege, need-to-know, and need-to-do basis
• Monitor the status and performance of IT security systems and ensure that they are operational and used
• Perform quarterly or biannual review of application roles assignments to users in order to reduce the risks of fraudulent activities.
• Maintain an inventory of cybersecurity requirements documents such policies and operational procedures, etc.
• Participate in the projects for installation/upgrade and/or deployment of information security systems (e.g.: endpoint protection systems, intrusion prevention/detection systems, firewalls, IT vulnerability assessment systems, remote access systems, multi-factors authentication systems, data protection systems, etc.); and participate in the administration of these security systems.
• Act as the primary technical support liaison in charge of the Cybersecurity systems, take appropriate actions to ensure that these systems are always up to date on all relevant appliances, servers, endpoints, etc.
• Monitor and ensure that the configuration of endpoint protection systems, intrusion prevention and detection systems, firewalls, and others deployed security system within the Bank are all up to date.
• Follow up on or timely execute treatment of the requests that have been approved by appropriate authorities to grant, update or remove access privileges to users, especially in some business applications.
• Participate in security response activities, follow up appropriate procedures and provide technical details for the management – including the investigation – of various security incidents such as cyberattacks, virus infestations, etc.
• Monitor security systems and promptly notify the supervisor of suspected intrusions, virus infestations, denial of service attacks, and other abuses.
• Assist with the diffusion and implementation of cybersecurity operational procedures
• Perform other information security operations as assigned by the supervisor or its delegates as necessary
• Provides users with technical support on matters related to information security

Competencies (skills, experience and knowledge)

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related field/discipline.
• A minimum of four (4) years of direct relevant experience in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related field/discipline.
• Proof of citizenship or evidence of permanent residency or work authorization in the proposed country of employment.
• Good understanding of information risk and Security concepts, principles and policies, and their application.
• Good knowledge of the Bank’s critical business applications (e.g.: SAP, SUMMIT, SWIFT, ORPA, …).
• Good understanding of IT and/or IT Security systems (e.g.: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, CISCO ISE, RSA SECURID, NAC, SIEM, Content Filtering, vulnerability assessment, authentication systems, etc.)
• Competence across multiple platforms and technologies: Windows, Unix, Linux, applications, databases; computer operations, Intranet/Internet, etc.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft office applications.
• Mixed analytical, technical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English or French with a working knowledge of the other language.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 19th April, 2025. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:
Official Job Website: https://www.afdb.org/en/about-us/careers