Manager, Security Systems (Manager 1) - Governor's Office at Central Bank of Kenya

Job Purpose

The Manager, Security Systems is responsible for management of the Bank’s Security Systems in all the Bank premises/facilities. The role holder will be the overall coordinator and the Head, Security Services’s principal advisor on the Bank’s Security Systems. He/She will also be required to develop the capacity and operational effectiveness of Security Systems in the Bank, manage the Security System equipment, personnel and infrastructure, and develop programs for modernizing and reforming these systems from time to time.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for Identifying, Coordinating and Installing the Bank’s Security Systems.
• Management and maintenance of ISMS in the Bank to ensure all security systems are operating optimally.
• Develop and review the Security Systems Policy, processes, and procedures in Bank.
• Establish a dependable and secure security communication network between all Bank Security Units and Headquarters.
• Direct specialized training programs for Security Systems Officers and Technicians, in cooperation with the Security Division training Unit and other relevant stakeholders.
• Manage specialized technical, logistic and administrative requirements for Security Systems in coordination with Security units in Branches and Centers.
• Carry out market research, Identify and present upgrade/enhancement proposals for management’s review for Security Systems to meet world-class security standards.
• Monitor the performance standards and operational effectiveness of Security Systems in Bank and take effective measures to manage identified areas of concern.
• In coordination with the relevant stakeholders ensure Bank systems availability and backups are maintained as per the expected standards for business continuity.
• Management of staff performance, capacity building, coaching and engagement in the unit.
• Initiate, facilitate and coordinate Security Systems sensitization and awareness programs for Bank staff.
• Ensure and enforce a high level of discipline and high-performance culture in the team handling Bank’s Security Systems in accordance with the HR policy.
• Timely provision of briefs and advice to the Head, Security Services on matters central to the Bank’s Security Systems.
• Ensure the Bank policies, procedures and related legislations among other guidelines and principles are adhered to at all times
• Any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Security Systems or related field from a recognised institution.
• A disciplined force/service training qualification.

Work Experience

• At least ten (10) years’ post qualification experience in the disciplined forces/security field with five (5) years in management of Integrated Security Systems in a corporate environment.

Competencies

Technical Competencies

Knowledge and Experience in:

• Conducting technical security vulnerability assessment and mitigation processes.
• Operation of security systems including automated access controls and CCTV systems.
• Conducting technical security and risk assessment/audit.
• Surveillance and Monitoring & Technical security intelligence.
• Risk Management-experience in identifying sectional risks, developing mitigating measures and monitoring mechanisms.
• Report writing skills -ability to develop periodical technical security reports.
• Budgeting and planning skills.

General and Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic thinking - Display ability to see the strategic impact of developments in and beyond functional area, set goals and make decisions based on the Bank's overall strategies.
• Leadership - Ability to motivate, influence and guide staff towards achieving a common goal. Create and articulate a common goal, inspiring others to work towards achieving the desired objective.
• Planning and organization - Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine short or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them.
• Organization, Market & regulatory knowledge – Ability to predict, to a reasonable extent, the trends within the industry and impact of trends on service delivery.
• Quality orientation - Ability to check work to ensure accuracy. Adopt a disciplined approach to work and drive for closure, results and success.
• Communication & information sharing -Ability to express information clearly and succinctly, orally and in writing, taking into account the audience and the nature of the information.
• Stakeholder and conflict management - Ability to successfully involve and communicate with stakeholders and ability to manage and resolve conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Project management - Ability to identify the combination of expertise, knowledge, resources and capabilities required to deliver projects/assignments in the division.
• Professionalism, work ethic & integrity - Ability to convey a high level of excellence and competence on delivery of duty.
• Collaboration and teamwork - Ability to work collaboratively within a group of people in order to achieve a common goal.
• Accountability and professional development – Ability to take and accept responsibility and outcome thereof in an open and transparent manner.
• Creativity and innovation - Proactively identify ways or resources through which work situations/processes can be continuously improved.
• Risk awareness and focus - Ability to forecast and evaluate of all forms of risks together with the identification of procedures to avoid or minimize their impact.
• Digital mind-set - Ability to recognize the importance and impact of technology to drive efficiency, quality and productivity in the function.
• Emotional Intelligence.
• Analytical skills–highly analytical and ability to challenge status quo based on quantitative facts and impacts.