Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Nairobi, Kenya          

PROFILE INTRODUCTION:       

We
are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to join our client's global
IT software delivery center in Nairobi, Kenya. Our client is a leading
multinational technology and infrastructure company with operations spanning
aviation, healthcare, renewable energy, and digital solutions worldwide. This
role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge security
technologies while contributing to critical infrastructure that powers
industries globally.

 The
successful candidate will serve as a security evangelist and technical expert,
working alongside Software Engineers, Quality Engineers, User Interaction
Design Engineers, Infrastructure/Platform teams, and Product Owners to deliver
comprehensive security solutions in cloud environments.

 DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:                   

• Security Architecture & Strategy: Participate in domain technical and business
  discussions to shape future security architecture direction. Analyze current
  vs. future state security posture and develop cohesive implementation roadmaps.
  Gather and analyze security requirements at project level, ensuring alignment
  with business objectives. Contribute to infrastructure architecture governance
  model and security standardization initiatives.
  
• Infrastructure Security Management: Design and deploy secure infrastructure solutions
  meeting standardization, consolidation, TCO, security, and regulatory
  compliance requirements. Serve as technical authority for ongoing
  administration and incident management of core infrastructure including network
  security, virtualization, patching, monitoring, and backup systems. Operate and
  maintain enterprise security tools including firewalls, intrusion detection
  systems, and vulnerability management platforms.
  
• Security Operations & Monitoring: Execute and analyze vulnerability assessments and
  compliance scans to support continuous monitoring and reporting. Implement and
  manage security monitoring tools, log correlation systems, and incident
  response procedures. Drive operational excellence in security operations,
  delivering measurable risk management and economic benefits. Ensure all
  security activities comply with applicable processes and procedures (ISO9001,
  ISO27001).
  
•  Technical Leadership & Collaboration: Provide technical expertise and
  consultation across multiple projects and functional domains. Mentor
  engineering teams on secure implementation practices and security best
  practices. Support cross-functional teams in integrating security
  considerations into the software development lifecycle
  

KEY COMPETENCIES:

1. Technical Proficiency

• Advanced
  system administration skills in Windows and Linux environments
  
• Expert-level
  knowledge of network infrastructure including Cisco enterprise hardware, VLAN,
  ACL, routing, and VPN technologies
  
• Proficiency
  in enterprise security management tools (Cisco ASA, Fortinet Fortigate, or
  equivalent)
  
• Strong
  experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, HA, DRS, vStorage
  APIs)
  
• Comprehensive
  understanding of storage systems (NAS/SAN, HP 3PAR/MSA/EVA, EMC DataDomain)
  
• Expertise
  in backup technologies and incident response (NetBackup, BackupExec, Veeam,
  Networker)
  

2. Security Expertise

• Deep
  knowledge of cybersecurity principles and threat landscape
  
• Experience
  with anti-virus implementations (McAfee EPO, Bitdefender, Microsoft Forefront)
  
• Proficiency
  in security monitoring and log analysis tools (Nagios, Graylog, Splunk)
  
• Strong
  understanding of vulnerability management and compliance frameworks
  
• Experience
  with IPAMs and enterprise password management solutions
  

3. Leadership & Communication

• Excellent
  verbal and written communication skills in English
  
• Strong
  analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  
• Demonstrated
  ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
  
• Commitment
  to following management priorities with accountability and flexibility
  
• Open-minded
  approach to new perspectives and innovative solutions
  

4.       Compliance
& Governance

5.       Risk
Management & Analytical skills

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's
  degree in Computer Science,
  Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent professional
  experience
  
• Minimum 5-10 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity and system
  administration roles
  
• Proven
  track record of successful problem analysis, identification, and
  resolution
  
• Strong
  understanding of ITIL and change management policies and procedures
  

Certifications (Required)

• CompTIA
  Security+ (foundational security principles)
  
• Certified
  Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) OR ISC2 Certified in
  Cybersecurity (CC)
  
• Azure
  Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
  
• Linux
  Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
  
• Cisco
  Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  

Additional Requirements

• Fluency
  in English (spoken and written)
  
• Willingness
  to travel internationally for on-site missions (up to 50% of the time or
  more)
  
• Ability
  to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple concurrent
  projects
  
• Strong
  commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to security
  protocols