Cyber Security Coordinator
Division
IT / System Administration
Company
Krones Center East Africa Ltd.
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Join as
Professionals
Worktime
Full-time
Your tasks
- Implement and maintain ISO 27001 certification for the MEA region subsidiaries.
- Regular reporting on the cyber security situation to the respective management and to the Corporate Information Security Officer (CISO) .
- Implement and communicate defined cyber security measures by group cyber security team.
- Implement risk, vulnerability and threat management by providing a coordinated process and tooling.
- Collaborate with teams to implement risk mitigation strategies and regularly update the risk management plan.
- Implement and communicate cybersecurity policies, procedures, guidelines and initiatives as well as local legal and regulatory cyber security requirements.
- Monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements, reporting any deviations or compliance gaps.
- Conduct and support internal and external cyber security audits.
- Conduct regular training sessions and awareness programs for employees on cyber security topics.
- Develop cybersecurity awareness materials tailored to the MEA region, addressing specific regional threats and regulatory requirements.
- Ad-hoc reporting of major risks, cyber security threats, and policy deviations to the respective management and CISO.
- Coordinate and participate in the incident response process, ensuring effective handling of security incidents.
- Prepare regular reports on incident handling and post-incident reviews, identifying areas for improvement.
- Engage with cross-functional teams to integrate and embed cybersecurity practices into business operations and processes.
- Act as the primary liaison between the MEA region and group cyber security team.
- Act as the primary interface and first contact for all cyber security related requests from customers, suppliers, and internal parties.
- Ensuring the provision and maintenance of the required security documentation.
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in information security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on ISO 27001 implementation and compliance.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 27001 standards, including ISMS development, auditing, and certification processes.
- Experience with cybersecurity risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Proven track record in developing and maintaining security policies, procedures, and incident response plans.
- Ability to conduct security awareness and training programs for diverse teams.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
- Professional certifications, such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
- Experience working in cybersecurity within the MEA region or other emerging markets.
- Knowledge of global, regional and local regulatory requirements for data security and privacy within the MEA region.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, COBIT).
- Experience in coordinating security initiatives in a multi-national or cross-functional environment.
Your application
Interested? Apply online now!
If you are passionate about Cyber Security and thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity on or before 15/07/2025.
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