Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
Graduate Trainee – Information Security at Agent Banking Company
Location: Uganda
Job Category: IT/Technology
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Graduate Trainee
Application Deadline: Not specified in the provided listing
About the Opportunity
Agent Banking Company is seeking a motivated graduate trainee to support its information security programme. This opportunity is suitable for recent graduates looking to gain practical experience in cybersecurity, digital financial services security, risk management, and information technology controls.
The successful candidate will work alongside technical teams to identify security threats, assess vulnerabilities, support incident response, and strengthen the protection of the organisation’s information systems and digital financial services.
Key Responsibilities
The Graduate Trainee – Information Security will support the following activities:
Security Operations: Monitor security alerts, review system logs, investigate suspicious activities, document incidents, and support incident response.
Application Security: Assist with security testing, vulnerability assessments, authorised penetration testing, secure coding reviews, and verification of security fixes.
Risk and Compliance: Support information security risk assessments, IT controls validation, audit preparation, policy reviews, and regulatory compliance activities.
Security Awareness: Help deliver staff cybersecurity training, conduct phishing simulations, and promote responsible handling of sensitive information.
Security Testing and Quality Assurance: Test new systems and application releases, document security defects, and verify that security requirements are implemented.
Documentation and Reporting: Prepare security reports, maintain vulnerability and incident records, track remediation activities, and research emerging cybersecurity threats.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should have:
A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
Recent graduate status or limited professional experience, with an interest in developing practical information security skills.
Relevant cybersecurity training or certifications as an added advantage.
Desired Technical Skills
Candidates should have a basic understanding of information security, computer networks, operating systems, and common cyber threats.
Familiarity with the OWASP Top 10, web application security, DevSecOps, and tools such as Burp Suite, Snyk, MobSF, Frida, or equivalent is beneficial.
Knowledge of security monitoring systems, including SIEM and EDR, quality assurance tools, and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash will also be an advantage.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for recent graduates who want to build a career in cybersecurity, application security, security operations, or IT risk and compliance.
How to apply