East Africa Lion Brand Manufacturing S.C. is looking highly qualified applicants for the following vacant position. Therefore, I would like to inform you that the applicant who can meet the minimum requirements described as follows; 

The Senior Cybersecurity Officer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the enterprise security architecture to protect East African Lion Brands Manufacturing S.C.’s information systems and data assets. This role involves developing security strategies, responding to incidents, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Security Operations & Monitoring

• Lead the daily operations of cybersecurity tools (e.g., firewalls, antivirus, IDS/IPS).

• Oversee log analysis, threat hunting, and vulnerability scanning.

• Monitor and respond to cybersecurity incidents using tools like Zabbix and Veeam.

Risk Management

• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability assessments across IT infrastructure.

• Implement and manage risk mitigation plans and ensure business continuity planning, including the hot site.

Security Architecture & Implementation

• Design secure network, application, and system architectures.

• Lead the implementation of security solutions such as Cisco Firepower 2110, endpoint protection, and secure VLAN segmentation.

• Collaborate on secure configuration and management of Hyper-V virtual environments.

Policy, Governance & Compliance

• Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with local and international cybersecurity standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).

• Conduct audits and prepare compliance reports.

Incident Response & Recovery

• Develop, test, and maintain incident response plans and disaster recovery strategies.

• Lead investigation and forensic analysis of security breaches.

• Coordinate with law enforcement or regulators in case of major incidents.

Security Awareness & Training

1. Conduct training sessions for employees on cybersecurity best practices.

2. Promote a security-first culture across the organization.

Documentation and Reporting:

1. Prepare regular reports on system performance and incidents.

2. Document troubleshooting processes and solutions for future reference.

User Support and Training:

1. Provide technical support to end-users, resolving IT-related issues.

2. Conduct training sessions for users on new applications and systems.

3. Develop user guides and documentation for reference.

Team Collaboration and Leadership:

1. Mentor and guide junior network and application support staff.

2. Collaborate with IT team members to ensure seamless operations.

3. Participate in team meetings and contribute to the overall IT strategy.

Job Requirements

• BSC degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity roles.

1. Skills and Competencies:

   • Strong knowledge of network infrastructure and protocols.

   • Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting business applications.

   • Experience with network security and data protection measures.

   • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

   • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

   • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

2. Technical Skills:

   • Next Generation Firewalls (Cisco Firepower)

   • Windows Server and Active Directory and SIEM

   • Backup, Recovery Solutions (e.g., Veeam) and Virtualization (Hyper-V)

   • Deep knowledge of network protocols, encryption, authentication, and secure coding.

   • Familiarity with VLAN design, firewall rule optimization, and endpoint security.

   • Experience in managing or auditing high-availability setups and disaster recovery sites.

3. Certifications:

   • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are strongly preferred.

4. Other Requirements:

   • Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.

   • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

   • Willingness to work outside regular business hours when necessary.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs through Tadesse.Teshome@ealbi.com with the subject line “Senior Cybersecurity Officer”