IDinsight Information Security Analyst Jobs in Kenya
IDinsight Information Security Analyst Jobs in Kenya;We are seeking an Information Security Analyst to join IDinsight’s Information Security and Systems team, driving security tooling, risk reduction, and compliance to enable social impact across a dynamic, multicultural, multi‑continental environment.
Responsibilities
Security Tooling Administration
Own day‑to‑day administration of security stack (SASE, CASB, EDR, SIEM, MDM).
Tune policies and detections, maintain coverage, investigate alerts.
Ensure tooling remains useful and effective.
Security Education, Training and Awareness
Design and run SETA across the organisation.
Deliver onboarding training, phishing simulations, targeted sessions.
Create awareness materials for six offices.
Incident Response
Triaging and investigating security events.
Coordinate containment and recovery.
Maintain and exercise incident response plan.
Document incidents and resulting changes.
Risk Assessment
Conduct information/data security risk assessments on projects, systems, vendors, and data flows.
Translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Partner Due Diligence
Respond to security and data protection due diligence requests.
Maintain evidence library for faster responses.
Policy and Guidance
Develop and maintain information security policies, standards, and guidelines.
Align with recognised frameworks and regulatory obligations.
Data Protection Compliance
Support GDPR and national data protection compliance.
Conduct data mapping, retention, subject rights requests, and assessments.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Contribute to control framework and risk register.
Support internal and external assurance activity.
AI Governance
Contribute to governance of AI use on project and organisational data.
Assess tools, develop acceptable use guidance, implement controls.
Professional Growth and Internal Contributions
Provide occasional Systems Support via help desk.
Commit to continuous learning and certification.
Qualifications
3–5 years’ professional experience in information security or IT security operations.
Hands‑on administration of at least three security tools (SASE, CASB, EDR,
SIEM, MDM).
Incident response experience.
Risk assessment and communication skills.
Experience developing security policies and standards.
Working knowledge of GDPR and national data protection laws (Kenya, Zambia, India).
Familiarity with NIST SP 800‑171, NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001.
Security certification valued (Security+, SSCP; CISM/CISSP as next step).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or quantitative discipline.
Strong communication skills across written, public speaking, teamwork.
Detail‑oriented, execution‑focused, self‑starter.
Strong problem‑solving and people‑focused approach.
Ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality.
Experience working with international, cross‑cultural teams.
Nuts & Bolts
Start date: as soon as possible, preference for immediate availability.
Commitment: minimum two years, with potential for long‑term career.
Work authorization: visa sponsorship possible; relocation expected if not in listed offices.
Compensation: competitive within global development sector.
Benefits: international health insurance (including mental health), paid leave, relocation benefits, travel stipend, technology stipend, professional development budget.
Diversity & Inclusion
Commitment to reducing power asymmetries in the social sector.
Greater representation from populations and countries served.
Inclusive recruitment from historically excluded communities.
Foster inclusive work culture empowering diverse teams.
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; IDinsight Information Security Analyst Jobs in Kenya
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