JOB VACANCY

MANAGER: SECURITY ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE

Reporting Line: Head of Cybersecurity
Location: Tanzania Head Office
Department: Cybersecurity Unit
Number of Openings: 1
Employment Terms: Permanent
Deadline: 12th February 2026

JOB PURPOSE

Leading the design, implementation, and operational maturity of the bank’s cybersecurity technologies and security architecture.

Provide strategic and technical leadership in building resilient, scalable, and secure infrastructure that protects the bank’s digital assets across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments.

Ensure all security solutions are aligned with regulatory requirements, international standards, and the bank’s cybersecurity strategy.

Cooperate with Technology, Digital Channels, Enterprise Architecture, Risk, and Business Leaders to embed security by design into systems, integrations, and new technology initiatives enabling secure innovation and reducing cyber risk exposure across the enterprise.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Security Architecture & Engineering Standards

Alignment with enterprise security goals and regulatory requirements
Define and maintain security architecture standards, security patterns, reference designs, and engineering best practices
Oversee the secure design of new systems, integrations, APIs, cloud deployments, and digital services
Drive adoption of Zero Trust principles, secure-by-design practices, and modern security engineering frameworks
Ensure that all security controls are robust, resilient, measurable, and integrated into technology ecosystems

Identity & Access Management Engineering

Oversee the engineering and lifecycle management of identity and access management solutions, including MFA, SSO, directory services, and privileged access management
Ensure strong access governance practices across all platforms including cloud, on-premise apps, CBS, digital channels, and third-party integrations

Technology Integration & Change Leadership

Provide technical leadership on all major technology and digital transformation projects, ensuring security controls are built into solutions from concept to deployment
Review and approve high-risk technology changes from a security perspective
Support technology modernization initiatives such as cloud migration, core banking upgrades, and API expansion with robust security engineering practices
Ensure vendor tools and solutions meet security engineering standards before deployment

Compliance & Assurance

Ensure all security engineering controls comply with local regulatory requirements (e.g., BOT Cybersecurity Guidelines, TCRA Requirements, Data Protection Laws)
Support regulatory reviews, audits, penetration tests, and assurance activities through well-documented, repeatable, and auditable engineering processes

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Technology or related academic field

Certifications

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CISA or CSSLP, ISO 27001 LA/LI are a plus

Experience

Minimum of 7 years of experience in the Cybersecurity industry
Strong foundation of the required skills and knowledge through projects, programs and related experience

Technical Knowledge & Skills

Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, Zero Trust)
Understanding of ICT infrastructure, networks, and application development
Endpoint/EDR, vulnerability & patching tools
Network security (firewalls, micro segmentation, WAF, IPS/IDS)
Database/data security (encryption, masking, auditing)
App/Integration security (APIs, ESB, channels, CI/CD security)
IAM/PAM platforms and identity standards
ITIL principles for reliability in security tooling
Strategic leadership, stakeholder influence, and communication
Financial acumen (budgeting, vendor negotiation)
Analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in identifying and mitigating security risks
Basic project management, change management in complex environments, and documentation skills

CRDB COMMITMENT

CRDB Bank is dedicated to upholding Sustainability and ESG practices and encourage applicants who share this commitment. The Bank also promotes an inclusive workplace, hence applications from women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged.

Important Note: CRDB Bank does not charge any fees for the application or recruitment process, and any requests for payment should be disregarded as they do not represent the bank’s practices.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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