Cyber Security Officer

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Maseno University founded in 1991, is the only university on the globe that lies along the Equator (00). It is one of the seven public universities in Kenya. The University is located in Maseno Township along Kisumu-Busia road, 25 km from Kisumu City and approximately 400 km west of Nairobi the capital city of Kenya. The University also shares its boundaries with Vihiga and Kisumu County.

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements for Appointment:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field;Professional certification such as CEH, CISSP, or CISM are highly desirable;At least Three (3) years of relevant experience in IT security; andStrong knowledge of cyber security frameworks, risk assessment, and incident response.Method of ApplicationInterested applicants should visit Maseno University Website to view the detailed job requirements. Each application should be submitted together with updated Curriculum Vitae, ALL academic and professional certificates, ALL transcripts, latest pay slip and Three (3) Referees’ letters.Applicants should submit Ten (10) hard copies of the application, clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied for. Applications must be submitted on or before 5th April, 2026 and addressed to:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Protect the eCampus digital infrastructure and online learning systems against cyber threats;Implement security protocols, firewalls, and data encryption mechanisms;Conduct regular system audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments;Respond to and resolve security breaches in a timely manner;Train staff and students on cyber security best practices; andEnsure compliance with University and national ICT security policies.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Security systems monitoring, System and network security, Security operations, System administration

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree