IT Officer (Security Governance and Architecture)
Ensure cybersecurity in ADB's information systems and services.
Overview
Ensure cybersecurity in ADB's information systems and services.
You have:
- Oversee cybersecurity safeguards throughout the system development life cycle (SDLC) for ADB's IT systems and services.
- Engage with ITD and business users to ensure understanding of security requirements and enforce controls.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship
The position is assigned in the Cybersecurity and Compliance Unit (ITOD-CS) within the Information Technology Department (ITD). ITD manages the information systems and technology services required for ADB's Headquarters and Field Offices. ITOD-CS sets the Information Security standards, policies, incident management and Business Continuity approaches for Technology within ADB. The team also monitors compliance with the standards and policies within ITD.
You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. You will report to the Designated Technical International Staff and Senior Officer (as applicable).
Your position title upon appointment is IT Officer (Information Security).
Your Role
As an IT Officer (Security Governance and Architecture), you will oversee the cybersecurity safeguards throughout the system development life cycle (SDLC) for ADB's IT systems and services. You will work closely with other teams in ITD and business users of ADB's systems to ensure they understand the security requirements and enforce the agreed security controls.
You will:
Qualifications
You will need:
Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Additional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff's particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff's performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to implement a cybersecurity policy? | The interviewer wants to know your practical experience with policies. | Discuss a specific situation, focusing on the actions you took and the outcomes. |
| How do you ensure compliance with security controls in an organization? | This question assesses your understanding of compliance frameworks. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or methods do you use for incident management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you faced with stakeholders regarding security requirements. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep current with cybersecurity trends and threats? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What approach do you take to assess cyber threats to an organization? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you improved a security process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience in developing incident response plans. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |