Assistant Information Security Administrator at Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re)

Roles for the Assistant Information Security Administrator Job

• Give input in the design of Information Security controls and security plans.
• Facilitate information security awareness, training and education (e.g., business process owners, users, information technology) to stakeholders.
• Review system logs to identify and address activity that is not consistent with set out Information Security guidelines and standards.
• Ensure that the Organization’s processes and procedures are performed in compliance with the Organization’s information security policies and standards.
• Proactively anticipate potential threats and vulnerabilities and provide guidance on effective control measures.
• Working with the risk function to oversee and conduct risk management activities (risk assessment, gap analysis, business impact analysis, etc.) to help the Organization reach an acceptable level of risk.
• Advising and making recommendations regarding appropriate personnel, physical and technical security controls.
• Give input on the design, development and implementation of Information disaster recovery procedures to minimize on loss of data/or systems.
• Coordinating with vendors, auditors, executive management and user departments to enhance information security
• Provide input in the establishment, implementation and adherence to policies and standards that guide and support the terms of the information security strategy.
• Carry out Information Security day-to-day operations.

Assistant Information Security Administrator Job Qualifications

• Applicants should be holders of a Bachelor of Science Computer Studies/Information Technology or related studies. In addition they should have three (3) years’ experience in a related field.
• They should possess certification in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and should have Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• In addition they should have good organizational and analytical skills, good interpersonal and communication skills and proficiency in office productivity tools.