Manager (Threat Analysis and Forensic Invest)

Manager (Threat Analysis and Forensic Invest) – Hatton National Bank PLC

Job Overview

Job Title: Manager – Threat Analysis and Forensic Investigations
Company: Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB)
Job Location: Not specified in the advertisement
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Banking & Financial Services / Information Security

Hatton National Bank PLC is seeking an experienced Manager – Threat Analysis and Forensic Investigations to provide strategic leadership in safeguarding the Bank’s information and cyber assets.

The role focuses on threat analysis, proactive threat hunting, digital forensics, incident response, security advisory and strengthening the Bank’s overall cybersecurity posture.

Position Details

• Position: Manager – Threat Analysis and Forensic Investigations
• Company: Hatton National Bank PLC
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Experience: Minimum 8+ years in the IT field
• Managerial Experience: Minimum 3+ years
• Application Deadline: 24 September 2026
• Application Method: XpressJobs

Company Overview

Hatton National Bank PLC is a licensed commercial bank in Sri Lanka, providing a wide range of banking and financial services.

The Bank is seeking talented professionals to strengthen its information security capabilities and support the protection of its information and cyber assets.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Degree from a recognized university in:
  • Computer Science
  • Cyber Security
  • A relevant field
• Professional certification in two or more Information Security-related disciplines, such as:
  • CHFI
  • CISSP
  • OSCP
  • CEH
  • PenTest+
  • CompTIA CySA+
  • GIAC GISP
• A Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in the IT field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in:
  • Threat hunting
  • Digital forensics
  • Incident response
• Experience within the banking industry or a financial institution.
• Minimum 3+ years of managerial-level experience leading threat hunting, forensic investigations and advanced incident response in the banking or financial sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Bank-wide threat analysis and proactive threat hunting activities in line with the annual Information Security Plan.
• Identify emerging cyber threats and coordinate timely remediation actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide security advisory input during system design, application development and infrastructure changes.
• Conduct threat analysis and proactive threat hunting.
• Oversee the implementation and effectiveness of technical, preventive and detective security controls.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory and internal Information Security requirements.
• Support internal and external ISMS audits, penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
• Oversee the enhancement and maintenance of the Bank’s forensic and security lab environment.
• Evaluate new security technologies and tools and support technical evaluation committees.
• Ensure timely renewal and effective utilization of threat hunting and forensic tools.
• Prepare and present periodic threat analysis, forensic investigation, KPI/KRI and risk reports to the Information Security Committee (ISC) and senior management.
• Ensure accurate dashboards, metrics and documentation are maintained and reported on a timely basis.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of threat hunters and forensic analysts.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence and high performance.
• Participate in recruitment, performance management and capability development initiatives.

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in threat hunting and advanced threat detection.
• Digital forensics and incident analysis.
• Malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Penetration testing.
• Project management skills.
• Strong compliance and regulatory knowledge.
• Knowledge of security tools and technologies.
• Advanced cyber threat analysis capabilities.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Ability to analyse complex security incidents and coordinate effective responses.
• Strong reporting and risk-management capabilities.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary and benefits according to the Bank’s applicable remuneration structure.
• Opportunity to work in a senior cybersecurity and information security role within the banking sector.
• Exposure to advanced threat hunting, digital forensics, incident response and security technologies.
• Leadership responsibility for a specialist cybersecurity team.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply for the Manager – Threat Analysis and Forensic Investigations position through XpressJobs.

Application Deadline: 24 September 2026

Important Notes

• The position requires a minimum of 8+ years of IT experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in threat hunting, digital forensics and incident response is required.
• Minimum 3+ years of managerial experience leading relevant cybersecurity functions is required.
• Experience in the banking or financial sector is required.
• Professional certification in at least two relevant Information Security disciplines is required.
• A Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Strong expertise in threat hunting, digital forensics, malware analysis, reverse engineering and incident response is expected.
• The application deadline is 24 September 2026.
• The advertisement does not specify the job location.