A
Supply chain Logistic and Ground Handling Company situated at the JKIA Nairobi
is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of the Chief Security Officer.
Main responsibilities include;
- overseeing and
coordinating security efforts across the company, including information
technology, human resources, communications, legal, facilities management
and other groups, and will identify security initiatives and standards
- Overseeing a
network of security details and vendors who safeguard the company’s
assets, intellectual property and computer systems, as well as the
physical safety of employees and visitors.
- Identify
protection goals, objectives and metrics consistent with corporate
strategic plan.
- Manage the
development and implementation of security policy, standards, guidelines
and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of security. Physical
protection responsibilities will include asset protection, work place
violence prevention, access control systems, CCTV surveillance, and more.
Information protection responsibilities will include network security
architecture, network access and monitoring access and monitoring
policies, employee education and awareness, and more.
- Maintain proper
security reports which include recording statements and incidents report
of all security occurrences
- Represent the
company in court and give evidence on all security issues presented in
court
- must keep
abreast with security legislation requirements that impact security for
the enterprise
- Work with other
managers to prioritize security initiatives and spending based on
appropriate risk management and/or financial methodology.
- Enhance
auditing, and risk management, as well as contract and vendor negotiation.
- Maintain
relationships with local, state law enforcement and government related
agencies.
- Oversee incident
response planning as well as the investigation of security breaches, and
assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches
as necessary.
Skills,
Knowledge and experience requirements:
- the suitable
candidate should possess the following qualification:
- A degree in
criminology or sociology with training in security
- at least 5 years
experience at a Senior position in corporate security especially in a
warehouse or factory set up
- ability to write
reports and represent the company on security legal issues
- A mature person
preferably over 30 years who has high integrity and ability to work
independently
A
comprehensive Curriculum Vitae detailing academic and professional
qualification, work experience, telephone number, current remuneration, names
and contacts of three referees of which one should be a penultimate employer
and copies of professional certificates should be sent to DNA No. by 17th May
2013.
DN/A
1497
P.O Box 49010,00100,
Nairobi
P.O Box 49010,00100,
Nairobi