Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, etc.) will be an added advantage;
Proficiency in usage of security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability management tools; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Responsibilities

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, etc.) will be an added advantage;
Proficiency in usage of security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability management tools; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

The duties and responsibilities of the officers will entail: -

Maintaining an updated IT Security Manual;
Regularly verifying operating systems on company clients and servers (both on- premises and in the cloud) are up to date;
Conducting risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities; Implementing strategies to mitigate risks and enhance overall security posture; Defining and enforcing security policies and procedures across the organization; Ensuring compliance with industry standards and legal requirements; Establishing an incident response plan to handle security incidents effectively; Investigating and responding to security breaches, unauthorized access, and data breaches;
Conducting regular training sessions to enhance security awareness;
Implementing strong authentication mechanisms (e.g., multi-factor authentication); Addressing findings and recommendations from audits;
Monitoring network traffic, logs, and security events and generating regular security reports for management;
Evaluating the security practices of third-party vendors and service providers;
Collaborating with teams to develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans;
Implementing encryption protocols to protect sensitive data; and
Ensuring data privacy and compliance with relevant regulations.

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