Information Security Risk & Compliance Officer

JOB VACANCY:

Position: Information Security Risk & Compliance Officer

Reports to: Information Security Manager

Type of Employment: Full-time

Job announcement Date: 9th July 2026

Role Summary:

The Information Security Risk & Compliance Officer drives the organization’s GRC programmes. You make sure security is well governed, risks are understood and managed, and the organization meets its legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations. You are the bridge between technical teams, management, and auditors, turning standards into clear policies and evidence.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Build and keep the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Write, evaluate, and keep up to date security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Report the organization’s risk and compliance posture to leadership with clear KPIs.
• Plan and run risk assessments; detect, analyze, and prioritize risks.
• keep the risk register and track treatment plans to completion.
• Advise teams on controls needed to bring risks to an acceptable level.
• Align the organization with standards and regulations (e.g. ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, data protection laws, and local telecom and cybersecurity regulations issued by regulators such as RURA and the NCSA, among others).
• produce for and assist internal and external audits and certifications.
• Audit the organization against the defined frameworks and run various assessments to verify and enforce regulatory obligations across all departments.
• oversee findings, corrective actions, and evidence to closure.
• Oversee third-party / vendor risk and compliance requirements.
• organize between IT, business units, legal / data protection, and auditors.
• assist security awareness and training across the organization.
• Establish and test business continuity and disaster-recovery arrangements (aligned with ISO 22301).
• organize security and privacy incident and breach reporting to regulators and authorities within required timelines.
• assist data-protection activities, including data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and records of processing.
• keep the inventory and classification of information assets.
• track regulatory and standards changes and update the compliance programmes accordingly.
• Oversee data protection, including records of processing, DPIAs, DSARs, and breach notifications.
• Deliver security and role-based training among other policy bases awareness trainings.

Required Qualifications:

• Having Bachelor’s Degree in Iinformation Technology, (IT) Security, Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a related field (Mandatory).
• Professional certification such as ISO 27001 guide Auditor / Implementer (Mandatory).
• Certifications such as, CEH, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, GDPR, or CISM.

(Added advantage)

Required Experience:

• 3+ years in information security governance, risk, and compliance (telecom or regulated industry preferred).
• Good understanding of security standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO/IEC 2700x).
• Understanding of local regulatory requirements, especially telecom and cybersecurity regulations issued by regulators such as RURA and the NCSA, among others, and the national data protection law.
• Structured and analytical, able to work independently and oversee multiple work streams.
• Excellent documentation, report-writing, and communication skills; able to explain complex topics simply.
• Experience with risk-assessment methodologies (e.g. ISO 27005).
• Familiarity with data protection (GDPR) and regulatory frameworks (e.g. NIS2).
• Experience preparing for audits and certifications.
• Strong analytical skills and clear written and verbal communication

Application procedure:

Interested candidates are required to submit the following documents:

• A signed application letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of KTRN.
• A copy of notarized required academic degree
• A copy of a valid National Identity Card (ID);
• A criminal Record
• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including at least three (3) professional referees and their contact details;
• Supporting documents demonstrating the required work experience.
• All application documents must be combined into a single PDF file and submitted via email to recruits@ktrn.rw no later than 16th July 2026 at 5:00 PM.
• Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

KTRN Management