Senior Officer (Cyber Security Assurance) Jobs in Kenya
Senior Officer (Cyber Security Assurance) Jobs in Kenya
We are pleased to announce the above vacancy in the Cyber Security Department within the Corporate Security division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Cyber Security Strategy & Design, the successful candidate will lend support in ensuring all new and existing systems/products/services comply with Safaricom’s security policies & standards and other industry best practices e.g. ISO27001, CIS, Vodafone CSB standards etc…
The candidate will also provide timely security assurance reports and advice to the business when required even with very tight timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct periodic security reviews, vulnerability assessments & penetration tests across all of Safaricom’s systems/infrastructure
Ensure all new and existing systems/ products/services comply with Company’s security policies & standards and other industry best practices e.g. ISO27001, Vodafone CSB standards and Kenya Data Protection Act
Provide timely and quality security assurance reports and advice to the business when required even with very tight deadlines
Do regular follow ups with system custodians/owners to ensure any security risks identified are addressed within the agreed timelines
Define Cyber Security metrics and report periodically on security compliance across all networks/systems
Research on new threats/technologies/ vulnerabilities/security design principles etc.
Role Requirements;
Degree in Information Security/Computer Forensics/Computer Science/Information Technology or other relevant Technical Degree
Information security certifications e.g. CEH/CISSP/CISM/CISA/GIAC/CPTP/OSCP
Advanced Networking certifications: CCNA/CCNP/CCSP/CCIE are also preferred
Certifications in Microsoft Windows and Linux/Unix Operating Systems
Demonstrate competency in the use and administration of ethical hacking tools e.g. KALI Linux, Metasploit, Nexpose, Nessus, Nmap, BurpSuite etc…
Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in Information Systems Security – e.g. Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, ICT Audits, Pre-and-Post Implementation System Reviews etc…
Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in Networking and Operating Systems e.g. Cisco, Huawei, Windows (All), Unix, Linux etc…
Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in Web and Mobile applications technologies e.g. Java, Python, PHP, Javascript, CSS, Apache, Nginx, IIS etc…
Working knowledge of databases e.g. Oracle, MSSQL, MongoDB, Postgress etc.. will be an added advantage
Working knowledge of Virtualization & Microservices technologies e.g. VMware, Open
shift, Kubernetes, Docker etc… will be an added advantage
Working knowledge of Cloud technologies e.g. AWS and Azure will be an added advantage
Working knowledge and experience in DevSecOps technologies and practices i.e. AGILE, Jenkins, Jira, Github, Gitlab etc… will be an added advantage
Working knowledge of Mobile and GSM technologies e.g. Android, IOS, 2G, 3G, LTE, USSD etc… will be an added advantage
Excellent communication skills and a good team player
Excellent time management skills i.e. getting things done in a timely manner
Excellent report writing and presentation skills
Very analytical and keen on details
Customer obsessed
Note to Applicants
As part of the interview process, external candidates should prepare the following documentation which will be required as soft copies at a later stage based on your performance in the interviews/assessments.
An updated CV with contacts of three referees, 2 who must be professional and must have supervised you at some point, the other referee can be a colleague in the same professional field.
Kenyan Certificate of Good Conduct (Less than 1 year old) or a receipt of the same from the CID pending release of the hardcopy document.
Clearance certificate from a reputable Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
University Diploma/Degree Certificate/ Letter of completion from University in case you have not received your diploma/degree certificate.
National ID/Passport.
How to Apply
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role, clearly quoting the job title to the address below.
info@techsavanna.technology
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
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