Sri Lanka’s central bank seeks cyber specialist to counter threats

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s central bank is looking for a cybersecurity professional, a Red Team Specialist, to look for advanced threat actors and simulate real-world cyberattacks.

The position is a contract role for three years, aimed at boosting the regulator’s proactive threat intelligence, network defense, and breach simulation capabilities.

The specialist will be tasked with executing intelligence-led red team engagements and proactive “hunt missions”.

Responsibilities include tracking ransomware groups, phishing kits, and fraud campaigns on the dark web and open sources.

Applicants should be below 30 years of age as of October 31.

Central banks worldwide face heightened risks from complex financial fraud campaigns. (Colombo/Sep28/2026)