Assistant Manager - Physical Security Technical Systems at Equity Bank Kenya

• As the Security Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for the configuration, performance monitoring, and operational availability of all physical security and life safety systems across the Bank. You will support the physical protection of people, facilities, and classified information by designing, implementing, and managing technical security controls aligned with global best practices, internal security policies, and regulatory compliance standards. The role also entails security systems project oversight, vendor performance management, and risk assessments to safeguard the Bank’s critical infrastructure from theft, sabotage, espionage, and unauthorized access.

Key Accountabilities

• Review and validate physical security systems and life safety system layouts, including CCTV, access control, intrusion alarms, and fire detection systems.
• Participate in system architecture planning, technical design validation, and post-installation inspections to ensure full functionality and compliance.
• Lead commissioning and acceptance testing of physical security systems for new builds, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Implement and assess physical security controls in compliance with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CBK Prudential Guidelines, and internal Equity security frameworks.
• Maintain and regularly update the physical security risk register in coordination with the InfoSec, OSH, and Operations teams.
• Conduct onsite risk assessments and provide technical recommendations for enhancement of physical and life safety measures at all Equity locations.
• Oversee scheduling and execution of preventive maintenance activities for all critical security systems. • Ensure timely identification, escalation, and resolution of system faults. 
• Track MTTR and MTTF and planning lifecycle upgrades.
• Manage and support security systems components of concurrent construction and infrastructure projects.
• Provide subject matter expertise on system integrations, and security specifications in project bids.
• Visit active project sites to assess real-time implementation of security controls and guide necessary adjustments.
• Participate in the development and review of security system contracts, service-level agreements (SLAs), and performance metrics.
• Monitor vendor performance, analyze system reports, and enforce compliance to agreed maintenance and support obligations.
• Lead user training, configuration support, and system certification processes for internal teams using physical security tools.
• Generate detailed reports on system health, incidents, audit outcomes, and improvement recommendations.
• Serve as the lead liaison with OSH, Information Security, and Operations in enhancing the convergence between physical and cyber controls.

Qualifications

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, electrical engineering, IT, or a related discipline. 
• 5-10 years of experience in managing the operation and installation of regional and/or global physical security systems.
• Experience in Physical security systems for large and complex installation.
• Professional certifications such as CSMP, PSP, CPP, CISSP.
• CCTV/Access Control OEM Certifications advantageous. 
• Previous experience in field assessments and working across geographically distributed environments is preferred.