Senior Officer, Information Security
2026-04-09T06:14:51+00:00
CPF Consulting
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Computer & IT, Business Operations
2026-04-14T17:00:00+00:00
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Role Summary:
The Senior Officer, Information Security will support the Group’s Information Security function, providing strategic oversight for security operations, 24/7 monitoring activities, and incident response. The role ensures effective risk management, compliance, and coordination of recovery processes across the Group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise security monitoring/SOC, threat detection, and incident response operations on a 24-hour basis.
- Support the Development, implementation, and maintenance of information security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and support penetration testing initiatives.
- Oversee and support backup integrity, disaster recovery planning, and execution of business continuity strategies.
- Prepare periodic security reports with recommendations for leadership.
- Coordinate with regulators, auditors, and cybersecurity service providers.
- Mentor and supervise other officers in the department.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- Certification such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+ required.
- Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in cybersecurity, with demonstrated leadership in SOC or incident response environments.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT).
- Lead and supervise security monitoring/SOC, threat detection, and incident response operations on a 24-hour basis.
- Support the Development, implementation, and maintenance of information security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and support penetration testing initiatives.
- Oversee and support backup integrity, disaster recovery planning, and execution of business continuity strategies.
- Prepare periodic security reports with recommendations for leadership.
- Coordinate with regulators, auditors, and cybersecurity service providers.
- Mentor and supervise other officers in the department.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT).
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- Certification such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+ required.
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Vacancy title:
Senior Officer, Information Security
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Computer & IT, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
CPF Consulting
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 14 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Role Summary:
The Senior Officer, Information Security will support the Group’s Information Security function, providing strategic oversight for security operations, 24/7 monitoring activities, and incident response. The role ensures effective risk management, compliance, and coordination of recovery processes across the Group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise security monitoring/SOC, threat detection, and incident response operations on a 24-hour basis.
- Support the Development, implementation, and maintenance of information security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and support penetration testing initiatives.
- Oversee and support backup integrity, disaster recovery planning, and execution of business continuity strategies.
- Prepare periodic security reports with recommendations for leadership.
- Coordinate with regulators, auditors, and cybersecurity service providers.
- Mentor and supervise other officers in the department.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- Certification such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+ required.
- Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in cybersecurity, with demonstrated leadership in SOC or incident response environments.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT).
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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