Vacancies in the Government of Kenya - KRA

OFFICER – POLICY & IT RISK MANAGEMENT (3 POSITIONS)

Job Summary:                 

 The jobholder is responsible for supporting the implementation of Information Security management System based on ISO27001 and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

  •  Implement Information Security Management System based on the ISO/IEC 27001 series standards, including preparation for certification against ISO/IEC 27001
  • Perform gap analysis of information security standards such as ISO 27001 and create compliance reports for information security standards such as ISO 27001
  • Develop/review IS policies, standards, procedures and guidelines, in liaison with the stakeholder to obtain appropriate approvals and feedback for implementation.
  • Compliance monitoring and improvement activities to ensure adherence to internal security policies, procedure, standards and applicable laws and regulations
  • Support departments to manage implementation of information security management system.
  • Prepare materials and conduct Information security awareness, training and educational activities to stakeholders.
  • Manages information security risk assessments and controls selection activities
  • Perform testing of internal controls specified in Information Security Policies and Perform internal audit reviews to assess the effectiveness of current information security controls
  • Ensure timely and effective corrective actions are taken to correct deficiencies and provide status reporting.
  • Support the Information Security program including development, collection, assessment, and reporting of metrics
  • Recommend security policy changes and enhancements as needed
  • Conduct mock ISO Audits and, report on departments’ preparedness for final audit and certification
  • Support ISO 27001- audit and certification activities Day-to-day information security operations, supervision, reporting, management of performance and development of staff in the function

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field from a recognized institution.
  • Must have at least one of the following security certifications or training in CISA/CISM/CEH/CHFI/ECIH/CISSP/ISO 27001/CRISP,
  • At least one (1) year related IT security work experience in a large or busy organization.

Technical Skills Required

  • Experience in Information Security Management System
  • Experience in development of policies and procedures
  • Knowledge in Information security risk management
  • Experience in Information security awareness development and training
  • Experience in cyber security threat Analysis or incident management

Key Competencies:

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
  • Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
  • Excellent listening, communication and presentation skills
  • Reliable and thorough with a deep commitment to accuracy
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently
  • A team player
  • Ability to prioritize competing work commitments and deliver on time

How to Apply

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Supervisor – Vulnerability Management

Job Summary:

The job holder is responsible for the management of technical vulnerabilities and implementation of security controls in the organization’s Business Systems. The role includes carrying out vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, identifying security gaps, ensuring that the network, databases, business systems and services comply with the approved policy, best practice, security requirements and set minimum baseline standards. 

 Responsibilities

  • Review KRA Business systems for technical vulnerabilities and ensure appropriate safeguards are in to provide mitigations.
  • Coordinate vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, security reviews on business systems, services and databases using various tools and personal knowledge.
  • Ensure compliance with the approved policy, best practice, security requirements and set minimum baseline standards for the business systems.
  • Coordinate development of system security requirements for the various systems at acquisition/development and carry out security tests on the systems before deployments
  • Identify, recommend, and configure suitable tools to enhance Information systems security.
  • Monitor systems and applications for security issues, vulnerabilities and recommend remediation including patching and upgrades, rules updates
  • Attend Change Advisory Committee meetings for enhancement of business operations.
  • Ensure compliance to ISO (9001/2015 and 27001/2013) and ISMS and data security requirements.
  • Day-to-day information security operations, supervision, reporting, management of performance and development of staff in the function

 Qualifications

  •  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT related field.
  • Must have at least one of the following certifications or training in CEH/CHFI/ECIH/CISSP.
  • At least three (3) years related IT security work experience in a large or busy organization.

Technical Skills Required

  • Experience in Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration testing.
  • Experience in Digital Forensics, cyber security threat Analysis or incident management
  • Proficiency in implementation and use of security testing tools/solutions.
  • Broad-based IT experience with technical knowledge of Network, Virtualization, Hardware, Storage, Operating systems, and Applications.
  • Good command of SQL language.
  • Good command of Unix/Linux/windows
  • Knowledge in Information security risk management
  • Experience in Information Security Management System
  • Experience in Project Management

Key Competencies:

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
  • Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
  • Excellent listening, communication and presentation skills
  • Reliable and thorough with a deep commitment to accuracy
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently
  • A team player
  • Ability to prioritize competing work commitments and deliver on time

How to Apply

Apply Now