Job Description
You should ideally:
- possess a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Bank
- possess professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP Security, Check Point, Palo Alto, F5, or other industry-recognized certifications
- have a minimum of 5 years of experience in network and information security infrastructure management, preferably in the banking or financial services sector
- have proven experience in managing security infrastructure projects, technology upgrades, capacity planning, vendor relationships, and service-level agreements
- be knowledgeable in network security architecture, Zero Trust principles, security monitoring, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance
- be capable of designing, implementing, and managing enterprise security infrastructure, including firewalls, WAFs, load balancers, and data center security solutions
- be an effective leader with strong people management, stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills
- be capable of managing security incidents, operational risks, disaster recovery, and business continuity requirements
You will be mainly responsible for:
- developing and implementing the Bank's information security infrastructure strategy, architecture, and technology roadmap
- leading the design, deployment, and optimization of secure network, firewall, WAF, load balancing, and application delivery infrastructure
- establishing and maintaining security controls, network segmentation, secure access mechanisms, and Zero Trust principles
- ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, audit requirements, and security governance standards
- developing and implementing security controls for cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments
- driving continuous improvement initiatives, vulnerability management, and incident response
- building and leading high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and security awareness
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse environment. Recruitment to the Bank is based solely on merit and competency irrespective of other characteristics that make our employees unique. Any form of canvassing is discouraged. Please apply via e-mail by sending an updated CV or a DFCC Bank application form which could be downloaded from our website to recruit@dfccb.lk with the post applied for in the subject by 21st October 2026.
Chief Human Resources Officer
DFCC Bank PLC 73/5, Galle Road, Colombo 03