Cybersecurity Specialist, Security Testing

2 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya KCB Bank Kenya Full time

Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct regular penetration tests and vulnerability assessments on networks, web applications, and other critical infrastructure.

Develop, implement, and manage penetration testing schedules to identify, classify, report, and prioritize remediation of security vulnerabilities across the Group resulting in timely and effective security assessments.

Use a variety of tools and techniques to simulate attacks on systems and uncover vulnerabilities.

Develop and deliver reports on the status and effectiveness of the security testing program to internal leadership and all relevant stakeholders.

Perform in-depth analysis of penetration testing results and create reports that describe findings, exploitation procedures, risks, and recommendations.

Provide technical VAPT related support to projects in a bid to ensure compliance to technical security policies and standards.

Execute penetration testing projects using the established methodology, tools, and rules of engagements.

Develop, research, and maintain proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding, and encryption.

Cross-Functional Collaboration with other teams and departments to enable effective defence-in-depth controls through Red Team, Purple Team and Blue Team exercises.

Emulate advanced threat actors by planning, executing, and analysing complex attack scenarios. Help develop and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Academic & Professional

Education Bachelor's Degree B.Sc. Information Technology / Computer Science / Cybersecurity / Engineering (Electrical, Electronic) or related field RQ

Professional Qualifications

Cybersecurity certification in either CISA/ CISM/ CISSP/ Security+ /
Cybersecurity certification in either CEH/CPT/CRT/GPEN/OSCP/ OSWA/OSWE/ LPT/ PenTest+/ ECSA/ CHFI/ or a relevant equivalent certification/Certified Red Team Expert (CRTE)/Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO)/ Bug Bounty Researcher (ICBBR)/ Certified Information Systems Security Tester (CISST)/PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor/
AT least one RQ or equivalent
Penetration Testing / Cybersecurity Assurance Certification /Cisco Cyberops Associate & Professional or any relevant equivalent certification AA
Master's Degree MBA / MSc AA

Experience

Five years Total Minimum No of Years of Experience Required

Detail Minimum No of Years Need Type[5]

Experience in Cybersecurity 3 ES
Experience in Penetration Testing and Ethical hacking 3 ES
Experience in Offensive Security and Red Teaming 2 ES
Experience in System/ Network/ Database/ Containerization and Cloud Platform Administration 2 DE
Experience with penetration testing frameworks and tools, such as Kali Linux, The Penetration Testers Framework, Metasploit, Canvas, Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite Pro, Nexpose, Nessus, Wireshark, Nmap 2 DE
Experience in code review 2 ES

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