Andela Manager - Information Security - Risk & Compliance - Jobs in Kenya
Andela Manager - Information Security - Risk & Compliance - Jobs in Kenya
About AndelaAndela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers.
Based in NYC, SF, Austin, Lagos, Nairobi, Kigali, Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.
About the Role
IT Security Manager position will be responsible for running company-wide IT security architecture.
You will be responsible for designing, planning, implementing and overseeing overall IT security within Andela infrastructure by establishing policies and best practices that govern security.
You will carry out a risk assessment, plan for risk treatment plans and define controls against identified risks. You will implement ISO 27001:2013 security standard as the lead across Andela.
You will recommend other security standards based on business operations as Andela continues to scale. This position involves periodic, international travel. You will be reporting to the Director of IT.
The IT Security Manager is responsible for building and maintaining reliable network security infrastructure across Andela.
Key Responsibilities
Define and implement IT security architecture for Andela while being guided by internationally recognized standards like ISO, SOC, and GDPR.
Lead cross-departmental IT & infosec initiatives including security architecture design and implementation, and security policy establishment and coordination.
Lead periodic reviews and exercises that accomplish regulatory and security objectives such as IT risk assessments, IT incident management and postmortems, data breach scenario planning, and response protocol, GDPR Data Protection Impact Assessments.
Coordinate closely as a thoughtful, solutions-oriented business partner with teams across the company including People, Operations and Facilities, Legal and Compliance, Sales, Products and Engineering.
Establish security frameworks to proactively capture and report on security violations.
Plan, schedule and carry out security risks assessments, penetration testing and vulnerability tests with the aim of retaining excellent security operations.
Ensures that all Andela IT security practices are in compliance with local and international laws.
Identify, budget and implementing security solutions within Andela.
Protect system by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources.
Be the single point of contact for security-related exercises e.g audits, incident management, breach response and treatment, client due diligence and vendor evaluation requests etc.
Recognize problems by identifying abnormalities, reporting violations and providing relevant solutions
Implement security improvements by
assessing the current situation, evaluating trends, and anticipating requirements.
Upgrade system by implementing and maintaining security controls.
Keeps users informed by determining and creating security awareness content and security knowledge sharing methodologies, protocols, and procedures.
Identify and monitor security performance metrics, prepare performance reports and regularly communicate systems status.
Qualifications & Experience
6 years’ experience in IT security, governance, risk and compliance
Bachelor Degree in IT or a related field
Must hold Security certification from a recognized professional body e.g CISM, CISA, CEH, SCPP, ISO etc.
Must have implemented ISO 27001:2013 standards in a leading role in a big organization.
A good understanding of computer networks, a Cisco or any other network certification is an added advantage.
Skilled communicator (both verbal and written) who will be drafting policies, leading presentations, and launching org-wide initiatives.
Strong project management skills a must. Familiarity with risk-based decision-making.
Experience in systems administration and network security, network troubleshooting, network protocols, routers, hubs, and switches.
Ability to work with different operating systems i.e. MacOs (preferred), Windows, and Linux
Experience working with cloud-based systems
Experience with process design, improvements, and ope-rationalization
A good grasp of technical installations and the willingness to learn
Working knowledge of fundamental operations of relevant software, hardware, and other equipment
EPIC Values Alignment
Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology.
If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch.
Benefits & Compensation
Full-time compensation
Full medical coverage
Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily
Beautiful working environment
Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet
Oh, and a chance to change the world!
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 27th June 2019
For more information and job application details, see; Andela Manager - Information Security - Risk & Compliance - Jobs in Kenya
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