Senior Officer, Information Security Job

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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

• 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).

How to Apply

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 resourcing@cpf.or.ke on or before 14th April 2026 at 5:00pm EAT