Senior Manager Managed Security Services job at Safaricom Kenya
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Vacancy title:
Senior Manager Managed Security Services

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Information Technology , Category: Computer & IT ]

Jobs at:

Safaricom Kenya

Deadline of this Job:
13 January 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Detailed Description
Reporting to the Head of Department, Cyber Security, the position holder will support the Enterprise Managed Security Service Strategy, Enterprise Customer Designs, Implementations and continuous improvements.

Key Responsibilities
• Architect and design security solutions for Cloud, IoT and Networks in line with best practices to ensure they meet Enterprise customer requirements.
• Lead managed security services and support to Enterprise Business Unit (EBU) Customers in designing and selling these services.
• Oversees the managed security operations centre (SOC) and the delivery of services they provide to customers.
• Coordinates with vendors/partners in solutions development and technology integration into our service delivery platform.
• Work closely with EBU product teams, security team to evaluate the viability of vendor products for the MSS and integrate products into solution plays, driving systems integration and implementation approaches.
• Drive managed security products go-to market and uptake in the Enterprise market.
• Define, analyze and periodically review the Enterprise security strategy and roadmap based on the evolving threat landscape and ensure risks identified are mitigated.
• Participate in definition of security requirements and acceptance criteria for new Enterprise customer solution.
• Draft, evaluate and respond to RFIs/RFPs.
• Liaise with Supply Chain in the procurement process of Managed Security solutions/systems.
• Participate in the technical evaluations for security systems that run Enterprise platforms.
• Participate in selection of the best solution and present to the CAPEX board.
• Ensure all vendors have up-to-date contracts (contract management).
• Implement Test, Deploy and Commission new systems for Enterprise customers.
• Develop the ‘as built’ Enterprise security solution for support handover.
• Recommend major upgrades where required and liaise with the operations team when doing the upgrades especially if it affects the design/architecture of the Enterprise support system.
• Ensure all security technology and processes implemented are continually improved to maximize on their returns/benefits.
• Manage all aspects of projects and vendor related issues in line with best practices.
• Define metrics and report periodically that clearly demonstrate value to the enterprise Customers.
• Conduct research and development/security intelligence on new areas in security and present on them for sensitization and knowledge transfer to other team members/staff.
• Ensure all Enterprise systems implemented have security, high availability and disaster recovery in accordance with best practices.
• Ensure change management and system handover processes are followed.
• Train stakeholders on the Security solutions and landscape.
• Build a Security Center of Excellence for Enterprise.
• Lead Managed Security Architects for Cloud, IoT and Enterprise Networks.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Information Technology
• Advanced professional information security certifications e.g. CISSP/CISM/CISA/GIAC/CEH/CPTP/OCSP
• Advanced Networking certifications: CCNA/CCNP/CCSP/CCIE
• Certifications in Microsoft Windows and Linux/Unix Operating Systems
• Certifications in the use and administration of security tools e.g. Firewalls/IDS/Content Filters/Antivirus/Ethical Hacking tools
• Certifications in virtualization technologies: VMware, HyperV, Open Stack
• Experience in Cyber Security Systems – e.g. Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, Content Filters, Security Hacking tools, Antivirus, Encryption ete.
• Experience in IT Networks and Systems Administration e.g. Cisco, Huawei, Windows, Linux, Unix etc…
• Working knowledge of web technologies e.g. cPanel, ModSecurity, Apache, PHP, Joomla, Wordpress and ASP
• Working knowledge of databases e.g. Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, Postgress SQL
• Working knowledge of Virtualization Technologies e.g. VmWare, HyperV, Open Stack
• Working knowledge and experience in DevOps and Microservices technologies i.e. Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Gitlab/Github etc…
• Working knowledge of Mobile and GSM technologies e.g. Android, IOS, 2G, 3G, LTE, USSD, SS7 etc
Last Date to Apply: Jan 13, 2023


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Computer/ IT jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 13 January 2023
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 10-01-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-01-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-01-2066
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