ADEC Kenya Services EPZ Limited (ADEC Kenya), ADEC Innovations’ outsourcing headquarters in Africa, hosts the company’s business process outsourcing (BPO) and knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) services, to providing data-entry services, research data trace, data and document management and back office support. ADEC Kenya also offers eLearning services through ADEC Innovations’ capabilities in curriculum design and content development; certifications, simulations and assessments; learning management systems; mobile learning systems; and content conversion. Launched in 2014, ADEC Kenya is an expert in bringing cost-effective onshore and offshore BPO solutions globally.

Information Security Officer

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Information Security or Cybersecurity (BPO experience is an added advantage).
• Skills in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and security audits.
• Experience managing security systems such as SIEM, IDS, EDR, and Antivirus tools is an advantage.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and Information Security standards preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH or CISSP are a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and handle shifting schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve security incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Monitor security systems and analyze network traffic.
• Manage user access controls and ensure compliance.
• Perform security audits and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to secure systems and applications.

Work Setup

Hybrid work setup with shifting schedule.

• Investigate and resolve security incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Monitor security systems and analyze network traffic.
• Manage user access controls and ensure compliance.
• Perform security audits and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams to secure systems and applications.

• Vulnerability assessment
• Penetration testing
• Security audits
• SIEM management
• IDS management
• EDR management
• Antivirus tools management
• ISO 27001 knowledge
• Problem-solving
• Analytical skills
• Written communication skills
• Spoken communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Information Security or Cybersecurity (BPO experience is an added advantage).
• Experience managing security systems such as SIEM, IDS, EDR, and Antivirus tools is an advantage.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and Information Security standards preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH or CISSP are a plus.