Communications Authority of Kenya Senior Information Security Officer Jobs in Kenya
Job Specifications
Duties and Resposibilities
Participating in the implementation of the Authority’s ICT strategy, plans, policies,
procedures, and the information security program;
Ensuring that information security is incorporated into all aspects of the Business.
Implementing the security and disaster recovery aspects of the Authority’s ICT
Systems;
Identify, assess, investigate, and remediate security breaches and other
cybersecurity incidents;
Install security measures and operate hardware and software to protect the
Authority’s Computers, Networks, and Data against threats, such as security
breaches, computer malware, Social Engineering, or attacks by cyber-criminals;
Participate in the maintenance of the ISO/IEC 27001 Certification for the Authority;
Creating updates and overseeing execution of security assessments and analysis of
systems on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis;
Ensure that all Servers and other ICT-related equipment are hardened for
compliance and/or industry standards;
Ensure that all information technology/service diagrams are up to date and
appropriately documented;
Guide the Incident Response Team (IRT) in handling information security
incidents;
Perform routine audits of firewall(s), SIEM and log management, intrusion
detection and prevention systems, and content filtering controls;
Ensure all levels of staff are provided with relevant training and advisory materials
on information security matters;
Participating in testing the Authority’s systems backups and test procedures for the
disaster recovery process to ensure continuity of operations;
Creating patch management plans and upgrades regularly to enhance system
hardware and software security in liaison with the System Administration team;
Monitoring the implementation of ICT System access privileges and matrices,
control structures, and proper use of authorized resources;
Performing technical risks, vulnerability assessments, and penetration tests to
ensure internal security controls operate optimally;
Fixing detected vulnerabilities or any security-related noncompliance gaps in
liaison with the System and Network Administration team to maintain a highsecurity standard;
Participating in the implementation of security improvements by assessing the
current situation; evaluating trends and anticipating requirements;
Conducting assessment on the security of new applications and programs prior to
installation or upgrades;
Carrying out effective Information Security Related Project management
Person Specifications
At least four (4) years of relevant work experience in the Public or Private sector;
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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;
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, is an added advantage;
Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized
institution;
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
Key Competencies and Skills
Communication and reporting skills;
Attention to detail skills;
Problem-solving and analytical skills;
Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
Professionalism; and
Ethical and integrity
How to Apply
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