Job Description
POSITION: ICT OFFICER I - ICT SECURITY (JSG 5)
Job Reference Number : V/No.15/2022
Number of Posts : One (1)
Terms of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary Scale : Kshs. 104,300 – 131,100 p.m.
Job Purpose:
The job holder will be responsible for developing, deploying and maintaining key ICT Security architecture and infrastructure to ensure all online services are secured.
Reporting Responsibilities:
The job holder is responsible to the Senior ICT Officer
Area of Deployment: Directorate of ICT
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Conducting research and development/security intelligence on new areas in security to input to strategy;
ii. Designing cyber security solutions in line with best practices to ensure deployment of best in class solutions;
iii. Defining cyber security requirements and acceptance criteria for new systems;
iv. Drafting and evaluating business cases, RFIs/RFPs, conduct proof of concepts, technical evaluations;
v. Lead in testing, implementation, deployment and commissioning of new solutions;
vi. Recommending major security upgrades where required and work with the operations team to implement;
vii. Scheduling for all security programs to be continually improved to maximize their returns/benefits;
viii. Conducting knowledge transfer to other team members/staff on new or topical areas;
ix. Regularly recommending and applying system security updates and patches;
x. Detection of systems security breaches and prevention of their recurrence;
xi. Undertaking research for ICT security solutions for Business functions;
and
xii. Supervising, mentoring and nurturing staff under supervision.
Job Requirements:
Academic and Professional Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -
i. A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer
Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science &
Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology
(BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and
Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
ii. Possess at least one (1) Professional certifications in CEH, CHIF, CISSP or equivalent;
iii. A Management course or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
and
iv. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results.
Experience:
i. A minimum three (3) years relevant work-experience with at least one
(1) year at Supervisory Level.
ii. Knowledge/experience working on Vulnerability Management, Threat
Intelligence, Python/PHP, bash scripting and/or PowerShell,
Penetration Testing, etc. is imperative.
iii. Deployment of Cisco and/or Fortinet security solution will be an added
advantage
Job Core Competencies:
i. Good Interpersonal and Communication skills;
ii. Supervisory and Problem-solving skills;
iii. Confidentiality and High Integrity;
iv. Hands-on and Results Oriented;
v. Ability to work under pressure; and
vi. Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results