Information Security Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya


Job Title:Information Security Officer
 
Reference: ISO _2012

Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd   
 
Contract:Permanent       
 
Location: Nairobi    

Available: ASAP
 
Category: Experienced    

Offer: Neg.
  
Profile Introduction
 
Our Client a leading services provider in the Kenya Capital Markets seeks to recruit an Information Security Officer responsible for implementing security controls and monitoring their effectiveness on all the ICT systems and their environment.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Information technology
  • 3-5 years experience in an ICT related field
  • A Diploma and/or professional certification in Certified Information Security Management (CISM).
Job Specification
  • Provide support in the implementation of the system audit policies, goals, objectives, and procedures.
  • Identify and promote industry leading practices on technology security and security risk management.
  • Plan, implement and manage the execution system security related activities within existing and all new projects.
  • Ensure the correct application and implementation of the relevant safety standards and procedures.
  • Conduct safety assessment of all areas of the system.
  • Support quality audits, safety audits and safety assessments.
  • Ensure availability, confidentiality and integrity of business critical ICT services and applications.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with overall ICT security policies, standards and procedures.
  • Identify and assess IT security risks, policies, procedures and technical standards.
  • Develop and maintain security policies, procedures and technical standards.
  • Ensure users are trained on the corporate security policy and comply with policies and controls therein.
  • Maintain access rules to data and other ICT resources
  • Monitor security violations and take corrective action to ensure that adequate security is implemented.
  • Report all attempts and successful violations on a daily basis.
  • Conduct regular tests on the security architecture to evaluate security strengths and detect any possible threats.
  • Prepare comprehensive written system audit reports.
  • Any other task that might be assigned form time to time.
Competencies
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of people
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good planning, organizational and analytical skills
How to apply
 
If you are qualified and up to the challenge visitwww.altimaafrica.com/careers.php and apply online by 5pm, 14th March 2013.
 
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.