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Lead Information Security Engineer
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Information Security Engineer to spearhead their cybersecurity initiatives in a fully remote capacity. This role demands a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of enterprise-level security architectures and a passion for building secure systems. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge security solutions that protect our client's critical information assets. This is a remote-first position, empowering you to contribute significantly to our security posture from the convenience of your home office. You will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure security is integrated into every aspect of the technology lifecycle. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks across a diverse technology stack. The ideal candidate will possess a strong command of network security principles, application security, cloud security, and robust incident response capabilities. We are looking for someone who can not only architect solutions but also guide their implementation and operationalization. This role involves staying abreast of the latest security threats and technologies, translating complex security concepts into actionable plans, and fostering a culture of security excellence within a globally distributed team.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Architecting, deploying, and managing security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and SIEM solutions.
- Developing and enforcing security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Leading security assessments, penetration testing initiatives, and vulnerability management programs.
- Designing and implementing secure solutions for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Developing and maintaining secure coding practices and application security testing processes.
- Orchestrating and leading incident response efforts during security breaches.
- Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior security engineers and analysts.
- Evaluating and recommending new security technologies and tools.
- Collaborating with development and operations teams to ensure security by design.
- Reporting on security metrics, risks, and compliance status to senior management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in information security engineering and architecture.
- Extensive experience with security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, DLP, and IAM.
- In-depth knowledge of network protocols, cryptography, and security best practices.
- Proven experience with cloud security architecture and implementation.
- Experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Ansible).
- Strong understanding of application security principles (OWASP Top 10).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP) are highly preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, remote environment.
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Lead Information Security Engineer
Posted 11 days ago
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Our client is actively recruiting for a Lead Information Security Engineer to spearhead their security engineering initiatives. This is a senior, fully remote position, offering significant autonomy and impact. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security systems and infrastructure that protect our client's digital assets. This includes managing security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and endpoint security solutions. Key responsibilities involve developing and enforcing security policies and procedures, conducting vulnerability assessments, and leading incident response efforts. You will also play a crucial role in security architecture reviews, ensuring that new systems and applications are designed with security as a core component. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical understanding of network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), identity and access management (IAM), and security automation. Proven experience in leading security engineering projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams is essential. Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) and experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible are highly desirable. You should possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks. The ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences in a remote setting is paramount. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced security engineer to take on a leadership role and drive significant improvements in security posture.
Location: This remote role is advertised for Mombasa, Mombasa, KE , but can be performed from anywhere.
Location: This remote role is advertised for Mombasa, Mombasa, KE , but can be performed from anywhere.
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Lead Information Security Engineer
Posted 9 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Lead Information Security Engineer to champion and drive their cybersecurity initiatives in a fully remote capacity. This senior role is pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security architectures and systems that protect sensitive data and critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a deep expertise in various security domains, including network security, endpoint security, cloud security, cryptography, and identity and access management. You will be responsible for leading the development and execution of security strategies, overseeing the deployment of security technologies, and providing technical leadership to a team of security professionals. This position demands strong analytical, problem-solving, and architectural design skills, coupled with exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will work autonomously and as part of a distributed team, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our client's information assets. Key responsibilities include:
This is a 100% remote position, requiring no physical presence at any company office.
- Designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level security solutions and architectures.
- Leading the evaluation, selection, and deployment of security technologies and tools.
- Developing and enforcing security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Conducting security risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Overseeing threat modeling and vulnerability management programs.
- Providing technical leadership and mentorship to the security engineering team.
- Collaborating with IT and development teams to ensure security is integrated into all systems and applications.
- Responding to and investigating complex security incidents.
- Staying abreast of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant security regulations and standards.
This is a 100% remote position, requiring no physical presence at any company office.
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Lead Information Security Engineer
Posted 18 days ago
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Our client is actively searching for an experienced Lead Information Security Engineer to spearhead our security infrastructure initiatives. This is a critical, fully remote role focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security solutions that protect our organization's data and systems from evolving cyber threats. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive expertise to develop strategic security roadmaps, oversee the deployment of cutting-edge security technologies, and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of our information assets.
Primary Duties:
Location: Kitale, Trans-Nzoia, KE
Primary Duties:
- Architecting and deploying scalable and resilient security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs.
- Developing and enforcing security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.
- Leading incident response efforts, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
- Performing vulnerability assessments and recommending remediation strategies.
- Managing security awareness training programs for employees.
- Evaluating and recommending new security technologies and solutions.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant data protection regulations and standards.
- Collaborating with internal teams to ensure security is integrated into all IT operations and projects.
- Mentoring and guiding junior security engineers.
Location: Kitale, Trans-Nzoia, KE
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