Jun 13, Communications Authority of Kenya Deputy Director Information Security Jobs in Kenya

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Communications Authority of Kenya Deputy Director Information Security Jobs in Kenya

Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

  • Developing, reviewing, and ensuring implementation of the ICT Strategy, plans,

    policies, systems, and procedures in line with the Authority’s strategic plan;
  • Providing sound leadership to the staff in the division through work allocation,

    performance appraisals, and provision of end-user training for capacity

    development;
  • Preparing comprehensive annual budgets (software and hardware acquisition) for

    approval by the Senior Director, Corporate Resource Management Directorate to

    ensure the smooth running of the department;
  • Monitoring and evaluating ICT projects by reviewing their progress and evaluating

    the milestones achieved;
  • Developing and ensuring implementation of accountability structures for systems

    used in the Authority;
  • Establishing and providing standards for acquisition, implementation, and

    management of ICT networks for the Authority;
  • Coordinating technical and functional improvements of the information systems in

    collaboration with end-users;
  • Developing, reviewing, and implementing programs for safeguarding data integrity

    of all systems and ensuring system availability through the necessary technical

    support and upgrades;
  • Developing and implementing guidelines on distribution, installation, upgrade,

    maintenance, and replacement of ICT infrastructure and promoting the use of costeffective ICT solutions;
  • Establishing operational linkages with other directorates, departments, and

    divisions of the Authority to facilitate efficiency.
  • Developing, reviewing, and ensuring implementation of the ICT Strategy, plans,

    policies, systems, and procedures in line with the Authority’s strategic plan;
  • Providing sound leadership to the staff in the division through work allocation,

    performance appraisals, and provision of end-user training for capacity

    development;
  • Preparing comprehensive annual budgets (software and hardware acquisition) for

    approval by the Senior Director, Corporate Resource Management Directorate to

    ensure the smooth running of the department;
  • Monitoring and evaluating ICT projects by reviewing their progress and evaluating

    the milestones achieved;
  • Developing, reviewing, and ensuring implementation of disaster recovery and

    business continuity plans in line with the Authority’s strategy and operations;
  • Developing, reviewing, and ensuring implementation of programs for safeguarding

    data integrity of all systems and ensuring system availability through the necessary

    technical support/upgrades;
  • Developing, reviewing, and ensuring implementation of the Authority’s ICT

    Systems Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP);
  • Developing, reviewing, and ensuring implementation of the Authority’s Business

    Continuity Plan (BCP);

    Person Specifications

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: –

  • At-least ten (10) years of relevant work experience in the Public or Private sector,

    At-least three (3) years of which must have been in a management role;
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Information Technology,

    Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business IT,

    Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering, or any

    other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  • Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Information Technology,

    Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business IT,

    Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering, or any

    other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
  • PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent Project Management Certification
  • At least any one (1) certification from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP,

    CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+,

    A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional

    (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a

    recognized institution;
  • Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or an equivalent leadership

    development program.
  • Professional Membership as applicable;
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

    Key Competencies and Skills

  • Strong communication and reporting skills;
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills;
  • Strong organization and interpersonal skills;
  • Mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task;
  • Strong managerial skills and ability to lead teams;
  • Professionalism; and
  • Ethics and integrity

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Communications Authority of Kenya Deputy Director Information Security Jobs in Kenya

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