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AAR Insurance is a licensed financial services provider in Kenya and a member of the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI). The company operates through an extensive branch and broker network across the country, providing innovative insurance solutions with a focus on customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
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Nairobi, Kenya
Are you looking for IT jobs in Kenya 2025 today? then you might be interested in Information Security Officer job at AAR Insurance
Full Time
Deadline:
30 Apr 2025
Job Title
Information Security Officer job at AAR Insurance
AAR Insurance
Job Description
Reporting to the Group Head of Technology, the Information Security Officer (ISO) will lead the cybersecurity agenda for AAR Insurance, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards. The ISO will define and enforce policies for secure infrastructure, oversee incident response, and drive organization-wide security awareness initiatives. The role covers hybrid IT environments, engaging with internal and external stakeholders to safeguard systems and data integrity.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
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How to Apply
Develop and implement an organization-wide information security strategy.
Enforce cybersecurity policies, procedures, and compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Lead security risk assessments for cloud and on-premise environments.
Establish identity and access management (IAM) best practices.
Manage incident response and remediation in the event of cyber threats or data breaches.
Ensure regulatory audit readiness and perform internal/external security assessments.
Integrate threat intelligence and vulnerability management programs.
Implement technologies including zero-trust architecture and AI-driven security analytics.
Promote cybersecurity awareness across the company through training programs.
Lead due diligence for IT security in mergers, acquisitions, and vendor contracts.
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CRISC, CCSP) highly desirable.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in an information security role within the insurance, financial, or healthcare sector.
Deep understanding of regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS).
Strong leadership and communication skills with a proactive and analytical mindset.
Practical knowledge of firewall management, endpoint protection, SIEM, IAM, and SOC operations.
Familiarity with DevSecOps, cloud security (AWS, Azure), and hybrid IT architectures.
High integrity and ability to manage confidential data responsibly.
