Senior IT Officer (Information Security)

Job Vacancy | Thursday, May 29, 2025

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.

You will:

• Lead ADB's major IT incident management and third-party IT risk management framework development and process execution.
• Provide subject matter expertise on major IT incident management and third-party IT risk management processes for IT security projects.
• Work with other ITD teams to develop technology strategies for policy implementation.
• Design and oversee the major IT incident management and third-party IT risk management awareness program for staff, contractors, partners, and other third parties.
• Oversee the verification of the major IT incident management and third-party IT risk management against established security baselines and reports on findings.
• Propose changes to existing policies and procedures to ensure operating efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Help develop a security program that addresses identified risks and business security requirements and ensure that security-related audit findings are addressed promptly.
• Provide input in developing budget projections based on short- and long-term goals and objectives.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned and reflected in your workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Bachelor's degree in information security, IT assurance, management, business or any related field, preferably with Master's Degree or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in IT incident management and third-party IT risk management; and at least 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Technical skills/experiences as follows
• Proven practical experience in IT incident management process execution
• Practical experience in third-party IT risk management
• IT service management experience evidenced by an industry-recognized certification
• IT third-party assurance expertise is an asset for the application
• Successfully developed or led a team in either major IT incident management or third-party IT risk management
• Written and verbal proficiency in English
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local grade 6.

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.

• Paid leave (including parental)
• Medical and health benefits
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development
• Retirement plan
• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)

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.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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ADB wants to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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