Chief Technical Officer (CTO) at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Job Summary

• We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to lead our technology strategy, cybersecurity practice, and technical consulting operations.
• The ideal candidate will drive innovation, strengthen delivery excellence, and position the company as a leading cybersecurity solutions provider across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s technology and cybersecurity strategy.
• Oversee PCI DSS implementations, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security architecture engagements.
• Drive innovation and develop new information security products, services, and sector offerings.
• Ensure delivery excellence across all consulting projects.
• Provide executive-level advisory to clients on enterprise architecture, cybersecurity governance, and IT risk management.
• Oversee compliance with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, Data Protection, and other regulatory standards.
• Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing technical and cybersecurity teams.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and providing technical input for proposals.

Requirements

• Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Qualification: Professional certifications such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 20000, CISSP, COBIT, CISM, CRISC, CEH, OSCP, ECSA, CHFI, PMP, or ITIL.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, technical consulting, or enterprise architecture.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical expertise in cybersecurity architecture, security assessments, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing high-level technical teams and large-scale cybersecurity projects.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management abilities.