Security Program Manager @CyberSafe Foundation

Security Program Manager Recruitment

Organization: CyberSafe Foundation
📍 Location: Remote (Preferably Lagos, Nigeria or Nairobi, Kenya)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
💰 Compensation: ₦14.4M – ₦18M annually
📅 Application Deadline: Sunday, May 24th, 2026
🚀 Start Date: June 1st, 2026

🌍 About the Organization

CyberSafe Foundation is a purpose-driven organization committed to bridging the digital divide by equipping underserved communities with cybersecurity and AI skills. Through training, partnerships, and advocacy, the foundation empowers individuals—especially youth, women, and vulnerable populations—to build digital resilience and access economic opportunities in an increasingly digital world.

💼 Role Overview

The Security Program Manager will serve as a senior technical leader, responsible for owning and advancing the foundation’s internal security program while also representing the organization externally.

This is a hands-on and strategic role, requiring the ability to manage day-to-day operations, design long-term security strategies, and contribute to talent development through mentorship and structured learning pathways.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Security Program Leadership

• Lead and mature CyberSafe Foundation’s internal security program
• Define and implement a security maturity roadmap
• Manage security tools, policies, and risk reporting frameworks

Technical Oversight (Resilio Africa)

• Provide continuous technical guidance and oversight to Resilio Africa
• Contribute to security reviews and program improvement initiatives
• Dedicate approximately 40–50% of time to this function

Talent Development

• Design and manage the cybersecurity intern development pathway
• Set learning objectives, mentor participants, and track outcomes
• Build a sustainable pipeline of job-ready security professionals

External Representation

• Represent the foundation at conferences, panels, and global events
• Serve as a technical voice and ambassador for cybersecurity advocacy

✅ Required Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security
• Proven experience managing or scaling security programs
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and maturity models
• Demonstrated public speaking experience (mandatory)
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior professionals
• Ability to work independently and lead without close supervision

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
• Experience advising external organizations or programs
• Background in nonprofit or mission-driven environments

📈 What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)

• Clear assessment and roadmap for security program maturity
• Measurable improvements in tools, processes, and resilience
• A fully operational intern development pipeline
• Strong collaboration with Resilio Africa
• Representation at 20–40 industry events or panels

📩 Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the link below:

Link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJho_z8FZE25dadd78tzNdd_tcXOij1o6K1V_mN_MamLNjQw/viewform

For enquiries:
📧 connect@cybersafefoundation.org