Job Opening: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
ZERIK SECURITY L.L.C-FZ
Location: Nairobi – Kenya (With Regional Oversight: East, Central, South, West, and North Africa)
Reporting To: Dubai, UAE HQ
Industry: Security & Intelligence Solutions
Employment Type: Full-time | Executive Leadership
About Us
In today’s world of increasing cyber threats, surveillance challenges, and digital warfare, ZERIK SECURITY L.L.C-FZ stands as a leading force in delivering cutting-edge security and investigative technology solutions. With operational hubs in Dubai and Nairobi, our team blends deep expertise from intelligence, military, law enforcement, and cybersecurity backgrounds to serve governments, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals globally.
The Role
We’re seeking a visionary and technically astute Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technological innovation and strategy. The CTO will drive the development of advanced security platforms, manage secure infrastructure, and lead a team of skilled engineers, analysts, and developers to create next-generation tools for intelligence, surveillance, and cybersecurity operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a robust technology roadmap aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
- Lead R&D for proprietary security platforms, surveillance systems, and threat detection technologies.
- Oversee infrastructure security, data architecture, and systems scalability across all operations.
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies, including AI, machine learning, and blockchain, into service offerings.
- Direct the engineering and IT departments, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and excellence.
- Ensure compliance with global cybersecurity regulations, standards, and certifications.
- Collaborate with security, operations, and intelligence units to deliver seamless technology solutions.
- Represent ZERIK in high-level technology partnerships and industry forums.
Qualifications & Experience
- 5+ years of progressive technology leadership experience in cybersecurity, defense, or high-security environments.
- Proven success in leading the development of secure platforms and technology infrastructure.
- Deep understanding of cybersecurity protocols, threat intelligence systems, and data protection standards.
- Experience with AI, machine learning, big data, and secure cloud environments.
- Strong leadership, communication, and innovation skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
What We Offer
- An executive-level role in a mission-critical, innovation-driven firm.
- Competitive compensation and equity potential.
- Opportunity to lead impactful projects with global security relevance.
- A culture that values discretion, innovation, and excellence.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter to careers@zeriksecurity.com with the subject line: “Application – CTO Position”.
Application Deadline: 21/07/2025
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