Banking, microfinance, insurance Jobs in Ruiru, Kenya

75 jobs found

Prime Bank

SOC Manager

Nairobi Kenya
Closed for applications
Prime Bank

SOC Analyst

Nairobi Kenya
Closed for applications
Sidian Bank

Branch Manager – Ol Kalou Branch

Nairobi Kenya
Closed for applications
Equity Bank Kenya

Group Head of Regulatory Compliance

Nairobi Kenya
Closed for applications
Equity Bank Kenya

Customer Experience (CX) Communications Manager

Nairobi Kenya
Closed for applications
KCB Group

Senior Employee Relations Manager

Nairobi Kenya
Closed for applications
KCB Group

Business Performance Analyst

Nairobi Kenya
Closed for applications
KCB Group

Senior Manager, Business Origination

Nairobi Kenya
Closed for applications
KCB Group

Fraud Analyst

Nairobi Kenya
Closed for applications

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KCB Group

Senior Manager, Strategic Projects

Nairobi Kenya
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Prime Bank

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SOC Manager

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Job details

Contract Type

Description
Job Experience/Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Computer Information System, Cyber Security, Cyber Forensic or any equivalent field.
  • Familiarity with industry standards, frameworks and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK matrix etc.)
  • Proficiency in using security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM, and vulnerability management tools.
  • At least seven years’ post qualification experience.
  • Extensive experience in a 24/7 SOC environment within the financial services or telecommunications sector is highly preferred.
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of the Kenyan regulatory landscape, including the CBK Cybersecurity Guidelines and the Data Protection Act (2019).
  • Proven expertise in managing complex incident response scenarios and coordinating with cross-functional teams like Legal, Fraud, and IT is mandatory.
  • Hold advanced certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM, or GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler).


Responsibilities
  1. Provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the SOC team, including managing 24/7 shift rotations and performance evaluations.
  2. Oversee the bank’s incident response lifecycle, serving as the Lead Incident Commander for high-priority breaches to ensure effective containment and recovery.
  3. Manage the integration and health of the bank’s security stack, including SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms, to maintain 100% visibility.
  4. Develop and maintain automated “Playbooks” and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize and accelerate the team’s response to common threats.
  5. Responsible for the timely reporting of security incidents to senior management, the Board, and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in accordance with regulatory mandates.
  6. Lead proactive threat-hunting initiatives and the integration of actionable threat intelligence to identify emerging regional financial sector threats.
  7. Define and track critical SOC performance metrics, such as Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR), to drive operational excellence.


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