Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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
  

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

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