Heritage Insurance Jobs in Kenya

We are a leading Insurance Company, affiliated to Liberty Group, a wealth management company represented in 18 African countries. We use our knowledge and action to guide our customers on their journey to financial freedom. We believe in responding to the changing consumer and market needs through innovative solutions and technologically efficient processes.


To help us advance this goal, we are seeking a talented, self-motivated and skilled individual of high personal integrity to fill the position of IT Risk Officer

The main purpose of the job is to align IT risk to business strategies and objectives and offer continuous support to ensure functionality in a secure environment.

Heritage Insurance IT Risk Officer Jobs in Kenya

Key Responsibilities

  • Identification of key risks within the business and risk mitigation through implementation of relevant processes and procedures.
  • Provision of detailed reports to management on key systems around incidents, breaches and usage.
  • Participate in gathering, design, development and deployment of system requirement within the Business, and provide advice on security best practice and controls.
  • Monitor, contain and report any incidences.
  • Work closely with the IT team on incidence response and resolutions.
  • Periodic collection and compilation of metrics and measurements to report on progress and success of the InfoSec program.
  • Participant within the Incident response team (IRT) from a technology solution perspective.
  • Technical review and updating of existing policies and Procedures.
  • Enterprise security review of infrastructure.
  • Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
  • Conduct process reviews to ascertain the effectiveness of system deployments.
  • User management reviews using Identity and
  • Access Management system or manual process
    Penetration Testing and Vulnerability management and reporting
  • Guidance and training to staff in all areas of the Business.
  • Detailed reporting on Cyber incidences
    Data analytics
  • Any other changes that arise.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
  • Industry certifications in security (Security+,
    CISM, CISA, CISSP, CCE, etc.)
    Technology specific security technology certifications (CCSA, CCNA/CCNP Security, AESA, GCFA, ENCE, MCSE, MCSA etc.)
  • At least 5 years’ work experience in Information and Communication Technology
  • 2 years’ work experience in the fields of IT Risk, Information Security with an interest in forensics.

    Technical Competencies

  • Proven practical experience and understanding of Information Security principals.
  • Knowledge & experience with various network protocols (TCP/IP), log correlation, vulnerabilities & network management tools and penetration testing tools.

    Experience with:

  • Active Directory and NTFS
    OS (Windows Server; Windows 7/8/10, Linux)
    Firewalls, IDS, IPS and other Security solutions
  • Malware detection & prevention techniques
    Encryption technologies – whole disk, e-mail, data at rest, in motion
  • Web-layer security including securing of APIs
  • Working knowledge of security techniques
    Good understanding of event monitoring – common events formatting in Syslog, Windows event viewer, etc.
  • Knowledge on Identity and Access Management including secure practices on user provisioning and roles management.
  • Cyber response skills
  • Technical writing skills

    Behavioural competencies

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • High standards of integrity and professionalism
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem solving skills

    How to Apply

    If you meet the above requirements you are encouraged to forward your application and updated CV to: vacancies@heritage.co.ke by 2nd May, 2018. Clearly state the job title on the subject heading.

    Heritage is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages diversity. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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