Principal Architect, Enterprise Managed Security Services at Safaricom Kenya

DESCRIPTION

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for of Principal Architect, Enterprise Managed Security Services within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Brief Posting Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Design and Implementation, will role holder will support the Enterprise Managed Security Service Strategy, Enterprise Customer Designs, Implementations and continuous improvements.

Job Responsibilities

• Architect and design security solutions in line with best practices to ensure they meet Enterpriser customer requirements
• Lead managed security services and support Enterprise Customers in designing and selling these services
• Work closely with EBU product teams, Technology Security to evaluate the viability of vendor products for the MSS and integrate products into solution plays, driving systems integration and implementation approaches.
• Drive managed security products go-to market and uptake in the Enterprise market.
• Define, analyze and periodically review the Enterprise security strategy and roadmap based on the evolving threat landscape and ensure risks identified are mitigated
• Participate in definition of security requirements and acceptance criteria for new Enterprise customer solution
• Draft, evaluate and respond to Vendor and Enterprise RFIs/RFPs
• Liaise with Supply Chain in the procurement process of Managed Security solutions/systems.
• Participate in the technical evaluations for security systems that run Enterprise platforms.
• Participate in selection of the best solution and present to the CAPEX board
• Ensure all vendors have up-to-date contracts (contract management)
• Implement Test, Deploy and Commission new systems for Enterprise customers.
• Develop the ‘as built’ Enterprise security solution for support handover
• Recommend major upgrades where required and liaise with the operations team when doing the upgrades especially if it affects the design/architecture of the Enterprise support system
• Ensure all security technology and processes implemented are continually improved to maximize on their returns/benefits
• Manage all aspects of projects and vendor related issues in line with best practices
• Define metrics and report periodically that clearly demonstrate value to the enterprise customers.
• Conduct research and development/security intelligence on new areas in security and present on them for sensitization and knowledge transfer to other team members/staff                                              
• Ensure all security systems implemented have high availability and disaster recovery in accordance with best practices
• Ensure change management and system handover processes are followed
• Lead Managed Security Solution Architects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Information Technology/Telecommunicationss
• Advanced professional information security certifications e.g. CISSP/CISM/CISA/GIAC/CEH/CPTP/OCSP
• Advanced Networking certifications: CCNA/CCNP/CCSP/CCIE
• Certifications in Microsoft Windows and Linux/Unix Operating Systems
• Certifications in Security appliances OEM e.g. Fortinet, Juniper, Palo Alto will be an added advantage.
• Certifications in the use and administration of security tools e.g. Firewalls/IDS/Content Filters/Antivirus/Ethical Hacking tools
• Certifications in virtualization technologies: VMware, HyperV, Open Stack
• IOT security will be an
• Cloud Certifications like AWS, Azure