Cybersecurity Specialist ,Security Testing

NairobiKE

Full-time

Bachelor

10 days ago12/09/202401/08/2025

- Accepting Applications

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.

Academic & Professional

  • Particulars Detail    Specific Field or Qualification Need Type[1]
  • 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

  • Total Minimum No of Years of Experience Required- 4yrs
  • Experience in Cybersecurity- 3yrs
  • Experience in Penetration Testing and Ethical hacking- 3 ys
  • 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.

Interested and qualified? Go to KCB Bank Kenya on eoin.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com to apply

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