Job Description
PEOPLE'S BANK
People’s Bank, a premier bank in Sri Lanka with the largest customer base providing innovative financial solutions to its diversified customer base, is seeking a talented & dynamic individual to fill the following position in the Bank.
MANAGER - NETWORK SECURITY AUDIT
Manager - Network Security Audit is responsible for overseeing cyber security related activities such as identifying possible threats, vulnerabilities and gaps in the banking system.
- Provide cyber security leadership and governance in relation with regulatory requirements and financial industry requirements.
- Carry out audit and follow up audit activities with projects, processes, and related cyber security drill activities within the responsible local/global cyber security teams in which ever the Bank engages.
- Having regular reviews and submit reports to the management in conjunction with the Bank's IT teams/ infrastructure teams.
- Support peers and senior management in audit to engage with cyber security functions/ drills to identify, define and implement industry-leading cyber security threats/ vulnerabilities that supersedes constantly changing information security environment.
- Ensure adherence to the third lines of defense in organizational model with clear lines of responsibility, accountability and segregation of duties.
- Ensure that cyber security organizational changes are fit-for-purpose and meet the compliance expectations of internal audit and external regulators.
- Contribute to the overall definition of responsibilities and accountabilities of cyber security within the Bank and in the delivery of a cyber security strategy to secure the Bank’s technology from the inside out, whilst maintaining, protecting and enhancing Bank’s values, and reputation and stakeholder values.
- Support management to adopt & implement and effective cyber security engagement model across the Bank’s infrastructure and networks by doing regular reviews and submitting reports with possible solutions.
- Report to the Board Audit Committee for network security and cyber security related audit queries.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka.
ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate should possess one of the following qualifications.
- Master’s degree in Information Security
- Master’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology specializing in Information Security (ISC) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP)
- ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- A qualification related to Network Management is an added advantage, i.e. CCNA
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 05 years of experience in IT Security/Network Security/ Network Security Auditing or in Auditing various kinds of operating systems and databases preferably in the banking services industry.
- Further, network security related experience on security administration and operations would be preferred.
- Excellent planning, designing, analyzing and problem solving skills in team focused dynamic.
- The ability to learn quickly in a dynamic, changing technological environment and threat landscape.
- Ability to manage and report on multiple projects/ system developments concurrently, prioritizing efforts, managing time effectively, and providing technical leadership with minimal supervision in the execution.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Strong leadership skills
- Thorough and updated knowledge over internal circulars of the Bank as well as regulations and laws applicable to the banking/ finance industry and information systems
- Computer literacy and knowledge of computerized audit techniques
- Communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Conceptual skills
- Knowledge of IT security and infrastructure
- Knowledge of risk assessment
- Interpersonal skills
METHOD OF SELECTION
Shortlisted applicants based on the stipulated qualifications and experience will be called for an interview. The appointment will be made on contract basis and performance will be evaluated annually.
REMUNERATION
An attractive and negotiable remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the selected candidate.
APPLICATIONS
The applicants are instructed to fill in the relevant Application form on the Career Page of People’s Bank website and send the duly filled application along with Curriculum Vitae and other necessary supportive documents (Should be less than 2 MB, format JPEG, PDF only). The post applied for should be stated in the subject line of the Email and should reach the Email address: itrecruit@peoplesbank.lk on or before 15.06.2026. An Email confirmation of receipt will be sent upon the receipt of the application. In the event a confirmation has not been received within a reasonable period of time, you may inquire regarding the application on telephone numbers 011 374/420/011 374/421. All applications will be treated in strict confidentiality and any form of canvassing will be regarded as a disqualification. The Bank reserves the right to decide the number of vacancies, postponement or cancellation of recruitment or on any other information not included in the advertisement. The Bank ensures the protection of your personal data's privacy and confidentiality in full compliance with its established Information Security Policy.
Deputy General Manager (Human Resources) People’s Tower - Level 14 No. 374, Dr. Colvin R. de Silva Mawatha Colombo – 02.