We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IT Security section within the Information Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

IT SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR

Reporting to the IT Systems Security Manager; the IT Security Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day security of the Information Technology systems across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Enabling, ensuring availability and monitoring of external network perimeter security including firewalls, intruder detection systems and event logs.
• Formulate, review and implement IT security policy including data encryption, transfer and back up policies.
• Administration of Safaricom data centre, business systems, networks and application access controls.
• Maintenance of auditable IT systems access records and user documentation. Conducts systems vulnerability assessments.
• Ensuring all servers, PC workstations and portable computers have the latest updates of virus protection software.
• To conduct user training and awareness on compliance to IT security.
• Monitoring of Internet and electronic mail access.
• Participate in periodic penetration testing and periodic system audits.
• Participate in the evaluation and recommendation of new system and applications from an IT security perspective.
• Manage security software licensing and compliance.
• Implement Information Security Policies, standards, procedures & minimum baseline standards.
• Liaise with internal & external auditors on implementation of information security audits
• Develop, maintain and troubleshoot various system security systems including Content filters, firewalls, Antivirus, Network and Host IDS/IPS
• Ensure regular updates for all new threats to all technologies implemented in Safaricom
• Design and advice on security implementation for all new systems within the technical division.
• Design network security in new & existing networks.

Minimum Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized University. A postgraduate university qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years  information security experience
• Recognized Professional Security certification e.g. CISSP/SSCP/CISA/SCNP/SCNA/CEH
• Must have advanced networking competencies and certification e.g. Cisco Certifications (CCNA/CCSP/CCNP), Checkpoint (CCSA/CCSE) etc…
• Experience in the use of vulnerability assessments tools
• Experience in Microsoft & Unix/Linux Operating Systems
• Good understanding of information security technologies such as Firewalls, intrusion Detection systems and Host intrusion prevention systems, web & content filtering solutions
• Excellent oral/ written communication and documentation skills.
• Must be a team player with good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Must be highly committed, self motivated, confident, enthusiastic and have the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Possess the ability to work in a team
• Attention to detail and results oriented
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is 23^rd August 2009.

The Resourcing Manager
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
hr@safaricom.co.ke