The Risk Advisory Function integrates powerful and practical solutions in cyber security, strategy, regulation and controls, backed by deep business knowledge across multi-disciplinary teams, to help our clients take the opportunity to connect, build resilience and security for a more positive outcome.

Deloitte East Africa currently has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Risk Advisory Department – Risk Services as a Cyber Security Manager. This position will be based in our Nairobi office in Kenya.

Main purpose of the job

The incumbent will support the partner in delivery of services to/at client premises on delegated engagements/projects. He/she will promote our leadership capabilities which are living our purpose, influence, performance drive, strategic direction and talent development.

What you will do

• Support the Partner on delivery of designated engagements and manage the implementation of the agreed deliverables;
• Lead teams to provide high-quality, professional day-to-day execution of engagements and projects in line with the Firm's risk management practices for clients across a wide range of industries;
• Supervise teams and provide coaching, quality assurance reviews, time management, and ensure constant delivery of high-quality outputs;
• Manage assignment budgets, control costs and report on exceptions;
• Identify, deliver, and manage cyber security opportunities and engagements including areas around infrastructure security, application security, network security;
• Work with client’s to define scope, objectives and roadmaps for cyber security assessments and design projects;
• Generate innovative solutions on engagements in collaboration with team members to enhance / renew service offerings to clients;
• Oversee the preparation of proposals/tenders and presentations;
• Identify and recommend innovative, automated and analytics driven approaches to assess and design security controls; and
• Contribute to personal and overall team development, by staying up to date with cyber security  related news, technical and regulatory developments.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• At least six (6) years’ relevant work experience.
• Two (2) years’ work experience in a client facing role in professional services firm is an added advantage.
• A recognized professional qualification in relevant area of competency e.g. CCNA, CISA CIA, ACCA, CPA CFE, CFA, CEH is an added advantage.
• Experience in managing teams.
• Proficient in report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communications.
• Experience in managing and improving engagement effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong leadership skills both on engagements and in an office environment.

Additional Information

Behavioural competencies

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong ability to manage relationships and work for results.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong client delivery focus
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced environment.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of enterprise application assessments including controls and security design reviews
• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
• Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals.
• Strong client management and people skills. 
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Sound business acumen.
• Excellent writing skills.