Senior IT Officer (Information Security)

Overview

Drive strategic planning and decisions in IT incident management and risk management.

You have:

• Experience in developing and implementing information security policies.
• Ability to lead a team of junior members.
• Proficiency in IT risk management practices.
• Ability to monitor compliance with information security standards.

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 of Senior IT Officer (Information Security) is assigned to 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 Advisor, ITD and Head, Cybersecurity and Compliance Unit and/or Designated Technical International Staff and will oversee Junior team members.

Your Role As Senior IT Officer (Information Security), you will actively drive strategic planning and decisions in ADB's IT major incident management and third-party IT risk management efforts. You will help define the strategic direction and set leadership vision and tone for major IT incident management and third-party IT risk management aligned with ADB's overall IT resilience program and the IT risk and threat profile. You will ensure continuous monitoring and alignment with ADB's risk appetite and tolerance for risk and disruption and establish clear IT major incident management goals and objectives to support ADB's Organizational Resilience Program. This activity also includes third-party IT risk management which is an intrinsic part of this role.

You will also establish and operate ADB's major IT incident management and third-party IT risk management framework. In this context, you will lead the daily planning and assessment of all related requirements to ensure operational effectiveness of technology components supporting ADB's major IT incident management and third-party IT risk management program. As part of the monitoring and review of the program's performance, you will regularly assess its effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring alignment with evolving risks.

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Qualifications

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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.

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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