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Senior Officer, Information Security
2026-04-09T06:14:51+00:00
CPF Consulting
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Computer & IT, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-04-14T17:00:00+00:00
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Role Summary:

The Senior Officer, Information Security will support the Group’s Information Security function, providing strategic oversight for security operations, 24/7 monitoring activities, and incident response. The role ensures effective risk management, compliance, and coordination of recovery processes across the Group.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and supervise security monitoring/SOC, threat detection, and incident response operations on a 24-hour basis.
  • Support the Development, implementation, and maintenance of information security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and support penetration testing initiatives.
  • Oversee and support backup integrity, disaster recovery planning, and execution of business continuity strategies.
  • Prepare periodic security reports with recommendations for leadership.
  • Coordinate with regulators, auditors, and cybersecurity service providers.
  • Mentor and supervise other officers in the department.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  • Certification such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+ required.
  • Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in cybersecurity, with demonstrated leadership in SOC or incident response environments.
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT).
  • Lead and supervise security monitoring/SOC, threat detection, and incident response operations on a 24-hour basis.
  • Support the Development, implementation, and maintenance of information security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and support penetration testing initiatives.
  • Oversee and support backup integrity, disaster recovery planning, and execution of business continuity strategies.
  • Prepare periodic security reports with recommendations for leadership.
  • Coordinate with regulators, auditors, and cybersecurity service providers.
  • Mentor and supervise other officers in the department.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT).
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  • Certification such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+ required.
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Vacancy title:
Senior Officer, Information Security

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Computer & IT, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
CPF Consulting

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 14 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Role Summary:

The Senior Officer, Information Security will support the Group’s Information Security function, providing strategic oversight for security operations, 24/7 monitoring activities, and incident response. The role ensures effective risk management, compliance, and coordination of recovery processes across the Group.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and supervise security monitoring/SOC, threat detection, and incident response operations on a 24-hour basis.
  • Support the Development, implementation, and maintenance of information security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and support penetration testing initiatives.
  • Oversee and support backup integrity, disaster recovery planning, and execution of business continuity strategies.
  • Prepare periodic security reports with recommendations for leadership.
  • Coordinate with regulators, auditors, and cybersecurity service providers.
  • Mentor and supervise other officers in the department.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  • Certification such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or Security+ required.
  • Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in cybersecurity, with demonstrated leadership in SOC or incident response environments.
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Senior Officer – Information Security – CPF FS/ISA/SOIS/03/26 - Candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience are encouraged to submit their applications and CV through  on or before 14th April 2026 at 5:00pm EAT

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Job Info
Job Category: Computer/ IT jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, April 14 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 09-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 09-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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