Jobs and Vacancies in Silensec, Kenya

Dumaworks is recruiting for a Senior Penetration Tester for Silensec, a management consulting, technology services and training company specialized in information security.

Silensec, a management consulting, technology services and training company specialized in information security, wants to hire a Senior Penetration Tester reporting to the Chief Executive Officer / Head of Incident Response.

The Senior Penetration Tester is responsible for execution of a number of different technical consultancies including but not limited to penetration testing, incident response and computer forensics, and implementation of security solutions.

The role involves working with security compliance consultants and business consultants to deliver complex projects for a wide range of clients both in Kenya and abroad.
 
Responsibilities
·                     Deliver vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, including the development of custom exploits and proof of concepts;
·                     Performing incident response and handling along with, where required, computer forensics investigation;
·                     Research into technical security areas and contribute to security training course development, including the development of slides, workshops and virtual environments;
·                     Delivery of security training courses;
·                     Assisting the business development team in business development activities.

Qualifications and Experience
·                     Bachelor of Science Degree or a related tertiary qualification.
·                     Minimum of three (3) years experience in IT security with emphasis on security assessment and security incidents investigations.
·                     Added bonus: Any technical security certification.
Core Skills
·                     Ability to program in Python and Javascript.
·                     High levels of integrity in the conduct of personal and professional affairs.
·                     Good communication and sound interpersonal skills.
·                     Exceptional verbal and written skills.
·                     Problem solving and decision making skills.
·                     Calmness and clarity of thought under pressure and ability to maintain confidentiality.
·                     Ability to work independently, without supervision and under pressure.
About us: Silensec is a leading multinational company specialized in the delivery of consultancy services, training and technology in the field of information and cyber security. 

Silensec is an investor in people and the successful candidate will enjoy continuous training in order to advance the candidate’s competences and experience in the security field.

How to Apply

To apply send your CV and Cover letter to careers@silensec.com

Applications must be sent as ONE (1) PDF document of maximum 3 pages long (1 page for the cover letter and 2 pages for the CV)

File name to be FIRSTNAME.SURNAME.pdf

Deadline for application is 30th November 2017

Duma Works is recruiting an Information Security Compliance Consultant for Silensec.

Silensec is a leading multinational company specialized in the delivery of consultancy services, training and technology in the field of information and cyber security. 

Silensec is an investor in people and the successful candidate will enjoy continuous training in order to advance the candidate’s competences and experience in the security field.

The Information Security Compliance Consultant will report to the Chief Executive Officer / Compliance Manager and will be responsible for information security policy development and maintenance; design of security policy education, training, and awareness activities; monitoring compliance with IT security policy and applicable law, and coordinating investigation and reporting of security incidents, working with the technical security consultants team to oversee and manage technical security assessment projects and assist in risk assessment reviews.
 
Responsibilities
·                     Assist in the development and maintenance of all IT security policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.
·                     Review security policies and processes and coordinate proper implementation in accordance to related best practices and standard procedures per ISO27001.
·                     Participate in the development and implementation of a corporate security & compliance awareness program and ensure security compliance with applicable regulations.
·                     Conduct research on emerging practices, services, protocols and standards in support of system security and compliance enhancement and development efforts.
·                     Delivery of information security consultancy services.
·                     Delivery training courses.
·                     Assisting in business development.
Qualifications and Experience
·                     Bachelor of Science Degree or a related tertiary qualification.
·                     Minimum of one year experience in IT or Network Systems Security.
·                     Added bonus: Security certifications (CISA, CISM, ISO27001 Lead Implementer/auditor).
Core Competencies
·                     High levels of integrity in the conduct of personal and professional affairs.
·                     Good communication and sound interpersonal skills.
·                     Exceptional verbal and written skills.
·                     Problem solving and decision making skills.
·                     Calmness and clarity of thought under pressure and ability to maintain confidentiality.
·                     Ability to work independently, without supervision and under pressure.
How to Apply

To apply send your CV and Cover letter to careers@silensec.com

Applications must be sent as ONE (1) PDF document of maximum 3 pages long (1 page for the cover letter and 2 pages for the CV)
 
File name to be FIRSTNAME.SURNAME.pdf

Deadline for application is 30th November 2017

Dumaworks is recruiting for a 
Junior Security Consultant for Silensec, a management consulting, technology services and training company specialized in information security.

Silensec wants to hire a Junior Security Consultants to join its leading team of consultants to serve its clients in Kenya and abroad. 

The Junior Consultant will work with and under the guidance of the Head of Security, Infrastructure Services.

The Interview process will require a hands-on test
 
Responsibilities
·                     Assist in the deployment and configuration of a range of security controls from leading vendors such as DLP, SIEM, WAF, database firewalls etc.
·                     Reviewing the effectiveness of security controls and security processes
·                     Assisting in the delivery of vulnerability assessments
·                     Assisting in the development of security compliance reports such a ISO27001, PCI DSS and   more
Qualifications and Experience
·                     Bachelor of Science Degree or a related tertiary qualification.
·                     Minimum of one year experience in IT or Network systems security.
·                     Working knowledge of the Linux operating system
·                     Added bonus: Technical certifications from leading vendors such as CISCO, Symantec, IBM,Imperva etc.
Core Skills
·                     High levels of integrity in the conduct of personal and professional affairs
·                     Good communication and sound interpersonal skills.
·                     Exceptional verbal and written skills.
·                     Problem solving and decision making skills.
·                     Ability to work independently and under pressure.
How to Apply

To apply send your CV and Cover letter to careers@silensec.com

Applications must be sent as ONE (1) PDF document of maximum 3 pages long (1 page for the cover letter and 2 pages for the CV)
 
File name to be FIRSTNAME.SURNAME.pdf

Deadline for application is 30th November 2017

Successful applicants will be asked to take a technical interview in order to qualify for the next stage. 

The Interview process will require a hands-on test. 

The positions are open for immediate start!