About the role

Job Title
Cybersecurity Architect (Pre-Sales & Solutioning)
Location
Talent Market: Kenya
Regional Coverage: Global with Africa being priority
Role Summary
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Architect with strong pre-sales and solutioning experience to support enterprise clients globally and specifically across Africa. The role focuses on designing and presenting end-to-end cybersecurity solutions aligned with client requirements and SLAs.
Key Responsibilities

Lead cybersecurity solution design during pre-sales engagements

Support RFPs, client discussions, and technical presentations

Design secure architectures across cloud, network, IAM, and SOC domains

Act as a technical advisor for financial services, telecom, health-tech and FMCG clients

Required Skills

3+ years in cybersecurity architecture / solutioning

Strong pre-sales / consulting background

Experience with Google Security Operations (Chronicle) OR Mandiant (Google Security Platform),

Cloud security expertise (GCP preferred)

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Advanced cybersecurity certifications

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Technology & IT Operations Sales Cybersecurity Architect Pre Senior level

Likely questions

Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Cybersecurity Architect (Pre-Sales & Solutioning) role.
How would you approach your first 30 days at Abacus Consulting?
Which of Operations, Sales and Cybersecurity have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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A recent example that proves your experience with Operations, Sales and Cybersecurity.
One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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What would success look like in the first 90 days?
What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
What does a normal working week look like for this role?

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I am interested in the Cybersecurity Architect (Pre-Sales & Solutioning) role because I can bring practical experience in Operations, Sales and Cybersecurity, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Abacus Consulting needs from this hire.

Cybersecurity Architect (Pre-Sales & Solutioning)

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