Job Description
Information Security Officer – KTNA 7
Job Title: Senior Information Security Officer – KTNA 7
Reports to: Assistant Manager, IT Security
Duty Station: Nairobi
Purpose for the Job
i. Protecting KenTrade’s data and infrastructure from external or internal threats; and
ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements regarding information
access, security and privacy.
ii. Continuously carrying out information risk assessment to ensure KenTrade’s
information security risks are brought under explicit management control
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Spearhead the implementation of a comprehensive information security and Data
privacy program for KenTrade;
ii. Spearhead the implementation of and review of KenTrade’s ICT security policies,
standards, procedures and guidelines;
iii. Lead in the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of the information
security management system based on the ISO/IEC 27000 series standards, including
certification against ISO/IEC 27001;
iv. Lead in the activities relating to contingency planning, business continuity management
and IT disaster recovery in conjunction with relevant functions and third parties;
v. Lead the implementation of an ongoing risk assessment program targeting information
security matters;
vi. Collect and summarize security events and data including preparing security reports
and eventual remedies to be taken;
vii. Administer ICT security tools, maintain security escalation and contact lists and
security logs;
viii. Offer internal management consultancy advise and practical assistance on information
security risk and control matters throughout the organization;
ix. Carry out information security awareness, training and educational activities;
x. Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent
with the level of responsibility of this job.
Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience
i. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related from a
recognized institution;
ii. Professional qualifications in CISSM/CISA/ CEH/ Operating System based Certification,
Security+;
iii. Membership to a relevant professional body;
vii. Work experience of at least three (3) years in Information Security Administration, IT
Security compliance or IT security audit will be an added advantage;
iv. Meets provision of chapter six of the Constitution.
HOW TO APPLY
1. a) Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application
letter, curriculum vitae (that contains details of qualifications, work experience,
email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of
three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates’ previous work
experience) and copies of all certificates & relevant testimonials.
b) Candidates who had applied previously are advised to re – apply
c) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to obtain and submit valid copies of the
following documents at the interviews;
i. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations (CID)
ii. Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
iii. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
iv. Clearance form from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
v. Clearance certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
2. Visit: https://portal.kentrade.go.ke/recruitment
3. Create a user account
4. Create your profile
• The information on the profile is split into tabs that the user must fill out before
submitting a job application which includes the following;
i. Biodata - General Contact information about the applicant
ii. Academic qualifications - with the certificates attached;
iii. Professional qualifications - with the certificates attached;
iv. Membership to professional bodies - with membership certificates attached;
v. Employment history – Record of previous employers
vi. Referees
vii. Attach application letter, CV
5. Input current and expected salary;
6. Submit application;
7. Click My Applications to check or confirm if your application has been successfully submitted;
All applications must be received not later than Monday November 8, 2021.
KenTrade values diversity therefore women and Persons With Disability
(PWD) are strongly encouraged to apply.