Entry and Basic-level Jobs in Kenya

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ICT Security Officer

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Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute

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Kenya Wine Agencies Ltd.

ICT Intern

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Kenya Wine Agencies Ltd.

ICT Intern

Nairobi, Kenya

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Aga Khan Hospitals

Patient Services Coordinator, Credit Control, Finance Division

Nairobi, Kenya

ICT Security Officer

Closing: May 2, 2024

3 days remaining

Published: Apr 15, 2024 (15 days ago)

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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.


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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