Digital Security Associateco- creation hub

• Build and manage relationships with security communities and stakeholders in Kenya and East Africa, including security professionals, schools and students, SMEs, civil societies and funders.
• Develop and execute programs, projects, and events to address digital security needs and challenges in the region.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and audits for clients as needed.
• Track compliance trends and provide a prioritized list of findings to clients as needed.
• Support on incident handling operations for clients and partners.
• Manage and secure networks and IT infrastructure on-premise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of University Degree in Computer Science or related field, or any combination of relevant equivalent experience, education, and training.
• 3+ years of experience working with different digital security communities and stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, metrics-driven, and team-oriented environment.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of technical security such as TCP / IP, Nessus, Maltego, Wireshark, etc.
• Strong knowledge of incident response and crisis management with the ability to identify both tactical and strategic solutions using strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with interfacing with other internal or external organizations regarding security policy and standards violations, security controls failure, and incident response situations.
• Resolves problems independently and/or through a support team.
• Organization Awareness & Concern for Impact.

What we offer

• Paid time off
• Healthcare coverage
• A highly collaborative team environment that will support your professional and personal growth
• Work alongside great talent.
• A culture of learning and innovation.
• Opportunities for career growth and training.
• Interaction with industry leaders and forward-thinking people.
• A chance to make a social difference.
• Overall fun company.

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