Cyber Security Engineer

Poa! internet is the fastest growing and highly innovative ISP in Kenya. The company was founded in 2014 with a vision to provide internet in every home in Africa. At poa! We believe by empowering people, we can actively drive digital inclusion in these markets. We deploy a cost-effective internet service in Kenya, with the aim of providing affordable access to content and Internet to low-income members of society.

We are growing very fast to cover the rest of Kenya and eventually Africa. It is envisaged that the success of the business will grow to over 150 networks across East Africa. It is from this background that we seek prospective candidates to fill the role of a Cyber Security Engineer in our IT Systems & Support Department.

At Poa, we pride ourselves on being a values-driven company, and we love working with values-driven employees. Poa's vision is “Internet in every home in Africa." To achieve this vision, we live by our values, captured in the acronym We CONNECT. At Poa, we: Create a better world for the people we serve, Open our eyes to problems and opportunities, Never stop learning, never stop moving forward, Name it, own it , solve it, Engage with the bigger picture even in details, Care about each other and Tujienjoy kazini.

Overall Responsibility:

Oversee end-to-end cybersecurity, information assurance, and compliance across networks, systems, and data. Key duties include designing and implementing security measures, monitoring and enforcing policies, maintaining documentation, and demonstrating Poa’s data protection readiness.

Location:

Nairobi

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Define industry-leading cybersecurity standards, policies, KPIs, and measurement criteria.


2. Audit systems, networks, databases, and certificates against defined standards to identify weaknesses and recommend mitigation plans.


3. Implement a cybersecurity monitoring plan to detect and resolve security incidents in near real time.


4. Develop and share security awareness materials to upskill Poa employees, with emphasis on phishing prevention.


5. Continuously review digital systems for breaches, conduct simulated attacks to uncover vulnerabilities, and establish security protocols to prevent threats.


6. Participate in testing, implementation, and operation of secure systems, networks, and databases to ensure threats are mitigated before production.

Academic Qualifications:

1. BSC Degree in information Technology or related field with at least two years cybersecurity experience.


2. Certification on CCNP Security, Security+, CISA and CEH

Key Competencies required for the role:

1. Proficiency in conducting regular vulnerability assessments of the systems to prevent any security incident.


2. Expertise in penetration testing, networking, system administration, and operating systems.


3. Up-to-date awareness of hacking techniques and emerging cyber threats.. 


4. Ability to manage risk and ensure effective disaster recovery in the event of a security incident.
   


5. Attention to detail: Ability to conduct an in-depth analysis of networks and identify any vulnerabilities or gaps in the system. 


6. Knowledge of cyber laws and compliance requirements as per the law of the land.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Two years of experience in cybersecurity-related duties such as incident detection, response and forensics.


2. Must be conversant with the Data Protection Act 2019 and Data Protection Regulations 2021.
   

What’s In It for You? 

1. A competitive monthly salary.


2. Additional company benefits: Medical cover, airtime allowance, home internet allowance and an annual training allowance.


3. Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.


4. Exciting work environment and culture with a dynamic, supportive team.                                          

                                         "We encourage Women and Persons with Disability (PWD) to apply"