Cyber Risk Specialist (Information Technology / Cyber Security / CEH ) – Nairobi, Kenya

Cyber Risk Specialist (Information Technology / Cyber Security / CEH ) – Nairobi, Kenya

Reference Number: CRSDS

Job Description:

Our client in the financial service space is seeking to employ an independent Cyber Risk Special that will be in-charge of setting up and managing the cyber risk and information security frameworks and policies for the client.

Responsibilities:

• Set-up internal second line of defense red team lab to enable targeted testing of the group’s environment as well as effective follow up of vulnerability remediations.
• Manage the external red team exercise ensuring that noted risks are remediated and tracked.
• Review and propose updates to cyber risk management and information security frameworks and policies on an annual basis at a minimum.
• Enforce implementation of the cyber risk management and information security framework ensuring that key gaps and risks noted are well discussed, actioned and escalated.
• Support is ensuring the architecting and creation of secure solutions for the cloud that adhere to industry best practices through detailed risk assessments.
• Support the evaluation of security controls against the IaaS and PaaS offerings provided.
• Support the creation and management of a new security risk management process to approve and authorize new capabilities and monitor the output of the process.
• As part of targeted risk assessments, review network architecture and artifact configurations (Firewalls, Routers, Switches, IDS, IPS) and give practical recommendations.
• Support first line IT units in coming up with baselines for implementation and in accordance with best practices these include baselines for secure coding, custom scripts and programs.
• Support in other reviews that might be allocated from time to time.
• Present findings with clarity to management and get buy-in for implementation of controls.
• Have the capability to mine forensic data for investigative and forensic if called upon.

Requirements:

• + 6 years relevant experience in penetration testing on expansive environments
• A tertiary degree in computer science, IT, Software Engineering, or relevant
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) is a must
• Additional certifications is an added advantage
• Demonstrated skills in penetration testing and ethical hacking

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Dylan Smuts at [email protected]

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Dylan Smuts

Banking and Finance         

CA Global Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters is an international staffing company with a specific focus on recruitment in Africa. Our extensive, diverse candidate network built up over 10 years comprises the most skilled and experienced candidates. We recruit talent of the highest standards across African sectors, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Engineering, Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance, Commodities, and Agriculture. As African markets continue to grow and develop, so too does our skill and expertise, ensuring that we deliver the best service to both clients and candidates.

Thanks to our access to global networks and resources, we understand our clients’ cultures, operations, business strategies, and industries. We are always on par with the latest technologies and trends which assist us in sourcing the best talent for clients. Whatever stage of the project lifecycle, we can put forward the right candidates with the right skills.