Role Description
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
Apply via :
safaricom.taleo.net
