Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 15, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Reporting to the Manager- Cybersecurity Architecture & Assurance, the Cyber Security Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing cyber security solutions that protect critical assets across the markets, Hub and AWS.

What you will be doing
• Conducting research on new areas in security to input to cyber strategy
• Designing cyber security solutions in line with best practices to ensure deployment of best-in-class solutions
• Defining cyber security technical requirements and acceptance criteria for new systems
• Conducting proof of concepts for cyber security solutions
• Lead in the testing, implementation, deployment, and commissioning of new solutions
• Ensuring high availability and disaster recovery in accordance with best practices for solutions deployed
• Ensuring proper change management and system handover processes are followed
• Recommending major upgrades where required and work with the operations team to implement
• Ensuring that all security programs are continually improved to maximize on their returns/benefits
• Conducting knowledge transfer to other team members/staff on new or topical areas.

Skills and competencies you require for the role
• Experience in implementing and administering Cyber Security solutions;
• Working knowledge of project management techniques such as Agile/ SAFe is preferred;
• Demonstrable competencies in the deployment and administration of Cyber Security Solutions such as CyberArk, EDR, Vulnerability Scanners, Firewalls etc.

Apply if you have:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Eng./Computer Science/ Information Technology (or equivalent) from a recognized university or any other degree with sufficient cyber experience
• Advanced professional information security certifications e.g., CISSP /CISM /CISA/ GIAC/ CEH/ CPTP/ OCSP/ DevSecOps
• Cloud Certification e.g., AWS, Azure
• Advanced Networking certifications: CCNA/CCNP/CCSP/CCIE/Network+/CompTIA also preferred
• At least 3 years of proven experience in implementing and administering Cyber Security solutions
• Certifications in the use and administration of cyber security tools e.g., CyberArk/Firewalls/IDS/Content Filters/Antivirus is preferred
• Working knowledge of project management techniques such as Agile/ SAFe is preferred
• Demonstrate competency in the deployment and administration of Cyber Security Solutions such as CyberArk, EDR, Vulnerability Scanners, Firewalls etc
Last Date to Apply: Dec 29, 2022


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to Safaricom Kenya on safaricom.taleo.net to apply

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