Cybersecurity Expert at Tourlast

Tourlast is an innovative startup revolutionizing the travel and tourism industry with a cutting-edge travel booking software platform. Our platform enables users to book flights, hotels, and apartments seamlessly, while also offering a "List Your Property" feature for property owners to showcase their accommodations. Additionally, Tourlast collaborates with airline owners by providing them with a dedicated system to list their airlines on our platform. Our application and web-based service platform simplifies travel bookings for users and supports travel agents.

As we prepare for our official launch, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Expert to join our team and ensure the security, integrity, and reliability of our platform.

Description

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Expert who will be responsible for safeguarding Tourlast’s digital infrastructure, ensuring the security of user data, and protecting our platform from cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, programming, and data protection, with a deep understanding of the travel and tourism industry. This role is critical as we finalize testing, fix bugs, and prepare for a secure and successful launch.

1. Platform Security:

   - Design, implement, and maintain robust cybersecurity measures for Tourlast’s web and application-based platforms. 

   - Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability testing, and penetration testing to identify and address potential risks. 

   - Develop and enforce security policies, protocols, and procedures to protect sensitive data. 

1. Data Protection:

   - Ensure the security of user data, employee data, and financial transactions on the platform. 

   - Implement encryption, firewalls, and other security measures to safeguard data. 

   - Monitor and respond to data breaches or security incidents promptly. 

1. Testing and Maintenance:

   - Collaborate with the development team to identify and fix security-related bugs during the testing phase. 

   - Perform regular maintenance and updates to the security infrastructure. 

   - Provide technical reports on security status, risks, and improvements. 

1. Compliance and Best Practices:

   - Ensure compliance with local and international data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, Kenya Data Protection Act). 

   - Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to keep Tourlast’s systems secure. 

1. Employee Training and Awareness:

   - Train employees on cybersecurity best practices and protocols. 

   - Promote a culture of security awareness within the organization. 

1. Travel Industry Expertise:

   - Leverage knowledge of the travel and tourism industry to address industry-specific security challenges. 

   - Ensure secure integration with third-party systems (e.g., airlines, hotels, property providers). 

1. Incident Response:

   - Develop and implement an incident response plan to address security breaches or cyberattacks. 

   - Investigate and resolve security incidents in a timely manner. 

1. Collaboration:

   - Work closely with software developers, IT teams, and management to ensure security is integrated into all aspects of the platform. 

   - Provide guidance on secure coding practices and system architecture. 

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about cybersecurity, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications to hiring@tourlast.com with the subject line "Cybersecurity Application – [Your Name]."