Information Technology Security Officer

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the position of IT Security Officer in the Information Technology Department.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Risk Management - Coordinating and collating self-assessments (RCSAs) and ensuring alignment of management actions.
• Ensuring systems assurance by the review of reports from systems administrators on the preventative maintenance routines, logs and incidents. 
• Coordinating the tracking and alignment of action plans for internal and external audits and responding and following up on security issues highlighted in audits.
• Identifying security policies that require creation and/or revision; conducting research and making recommendations aligned with business direction and in keeping with industry standards.
• Defining and updating security standards and configurations in relation to architecture, applications and infrastructure.
• Aligning existing standards to current business/IT direction and developing security roadmaps.
• Reviewing security elements of designs submitted for projects and making changes and recommendations for approval by Design Authority.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• A first degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Minimum five (5) years’ prior experience working in information security/internal audit related field in financial services sector.
• Training and certification in information security practices, e.g. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• In-depth knowledge of system security
• Knowledge of ISO and COBIT/ITIL standards
• Technical knowledge of corporate computer systems.

Applications should be submitted to:

Senior Manager – HR & Records Management

Guardian Life Limited

12 Trafalgar Road, Kingston 5

Deadline for submission of application – Friday, February 13, 2026

 Guardian Life Limited appreciates all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.