Information Security Officer Job in Kenya - Serena Hotels

Responsibilities

  • The incumbent will be responsible for the following key result areas:

Directly involved:

  • Formulating and implementing a strategy for the deployment of information security
  • Performing formal security audits and risk assessments with a view to minimizing exposure
  • Monitoring security vulnerabilities and hacking threats in network and host systems
  • Tracking the latest IT security innovations and keeping abreast of the latest cybersecurity technologies
  • Implementing an effective process for the reporting of security incidents and communicating with key stakeholders about IT security threats
  • Monitoring the daily operation and implementation of the IT security strategy
  • Conducting a continuous assessment of current IT security practices and systems and identifying areas for improvement
  • Managing the IT security budget and communicating this with the appropriate parties

  • Implementation of Network & Server Security including firewalls and patch management
  • Continually review IT Security installations and incorporate improvements and innovations as a matter of routine.
  • Review and enforcement of the IT policies, procedures, and standards
  • Develop and deliver training/guidance verbally, written, or within training workshops as appropriate to IT Team and IT Systems Users
  • Assist with legacy application security enhancement
  • Assist with security on Serena’s e-commerce platforms
  • Indirect through Site IT teams 
  • Ensure ICT Policy, Procedure, and Standards implementation plan is developed and actioned
  • Ensuring disaster recovery and business continuity plans are up-to-date
  • Overseeing the investigation of reported security breaches
  • Monitor Information System audit issues
  • Follow-up IT security tasks
  • Implementation of Network, Servers, and workstation Security

Knowledge, Skills & Experience required:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline
  • CISM or CISSP Certification. Any other security certification will be an added advantage
  • Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a similar position is essential
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Self-motivated and a good team player.
  • Must have in-depth knowledge of business processes as well as process controls and risks and how these relate to relevant IT audit procedures.
  • A proven record of dealing with complex projects and meeting conflicting demands
  • Knowledge of Network monitoring tools, Traffic analysis, and intrusion detection systems
  • Knowledge of information security management best practices such as ISO 27000
  • Knowledge of threat and vulnerability analysis, risk assessment business impact analysis
  • Experience in writing effective security policies and procedures

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