Our client is has a mission
to change the face of IT in Africa.
With a presence in 21
countries; 17 of which are in Africa this company is looking for innovative,
energetic and dedicated candidates to join their expanding team in Kenya.
We are currently recruiting
for the following position:
IT Security Architect
Terms: 6 Month Contract
Building a secure architecture involves first understanding the business environment, as well as the technical controls that are available to the architect that can respond to the threats and risks the organization faces.
Building a secure architecture involves first understanding the business environment, as well as the technical controls that are available to the architect that can respond to the threats and risks the organization faces.
Security architecture is
not just about preventing specific attacks; instead it is about providing a
multilayered set of defenses against different kinds of attack by implementing
the most appropriate security controls.
On attending the course the
student will obtain the knowledge necessary to implement a wide range of
security controls working in the role of security architect.
Recommended skills, abilities, and certifications
- CISSP
strongly encouraged
- Relevant
experience with security related industry standards and practices such as
guidance from DISA STIGs, OWASP, NIST (800 series), and Cigital (BSIMM)
- Working
knowledge of TOGAF and other architecture methodologies.
- Firewall,
router, switch administration experience.
- The skills
required must include: Understanding of being a Security Architect,
Security and Cryptographic Mechanisms, Network Security, Trust ,
Infrastructures, Security Protocols, Threats to Applications,
- Application
Security and Hardening and Layered Defense and Controls for IT Security.
- Security
Tools Specialist Definition Team
- Level of
Experience - 5 Yrs at least.
- Implementation
of IDS, IPS, SIEM, Symantec tools related to gateways,
malware, encryption, Web Application Firewalls, Websense gateway,
and others.
- Must have
experience in lead Security Incidents, investigations and forensics
Analyze security Logs Ensure SLA adherence for the security tools Publish
management dashboards for security deliverables. Excellent Verbal and
Written communication skills.
- Desirable
experience in 24 x7 Security Operation Center (SOC) network security
review skills and hands-on related to tools Security Incident handling
Understanding security Logs and its analysis Security incident
investigation and forensics Implementation. Desirable experience of
security tools like RSA Envision, IPS, Antivirus, encryption tools, Web
Application Firewalls, Websense gateway, Symantec tools, IBM Tivoli, and
others.
- Certifications
such as CISSP, SANS GCIA, SANS GCIH, Security+, Network+, Linux+, MCSE,
CCNA or SSCP are desired
To apply send CVs to careers@talentsolutionsmanagement.co.ke
