Analyst, Cyber Security Infrastructure Job CBK
CBK
Job description
IT Jobs, CBK Jobs. Responsible for monitoring IT infrastructure, identifying cybersecurity risks, investigating security incidents, implementing security controls, and supporting the protection of critical systems. Requires a relevant qualification in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.
Job Summary The role holder serves as the first line of support for cyber-related issues, working within the Cyber Security Operations Section to implement and maintain security policies, manage day-to-day cybersecurity infrastructure, and ensure 99.999% system availability. The analyst provides remediation, ensures technical vulnerability compliance, and supports security controls designed to protect the Bank.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Alignment: Contribute to the overall performance of the cybersecurity function and the achievement of the Bank’s strategic objectives.
- Security Operations & Configuration: Configure, manage, and upgrade firewalls, IDS, IPS, NAC, encryption tools, content filters, antivirus solutions, and logging systems.
- Policy Enforcement & Compliance: Assist in implementing information security policies, standards, procedures, and baselines while ensuring existing products comply with industry frameworks like ISO 27001 and PCI.
- Incident Troubleshooting & Support: Act as the first line of support for Level 1 and Level 2 issues impacting cyber security operations, troubleshooting and remediating technical vulnerabilities.
- Vulnerability & Change Management: Assist in coordinating patch and vulnerability management programs, supporting system custodians with security control implementations, and documenting operational changes and procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in information security or networking, such as CCNA, CCNP-Security, CEH, CISA, CISM, or operating system certifications in Microsoft Windows and Linux/Unix.
Experience & Technical Competencies
- At least 3 years of experience in IT user support, IT networks, network protocols (TCP/IP, Syslog, DNS, NetFlow), and administering Microsoft Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems.
- Working knowledge of programming/scripting (shell, Python) and web technologies (HTML, JavaScript, PHP) represents an added advantage.