Brief Description
Detailed Description

This is the entry and training grade for Degree holders in this cadre. Duties and responsibilities in this position shall entail assisting in: -

• Participate in the development and implementation of the National Cyber Security Governance instruments including policies, laws, strategies, and standards,
• Participate in cyber security advocacy, awareness, as well as capacity and capability development,
• Advise the on new and emerging technological and regulatory trends in line with the Strategic plan 2023-2027 and beyond,
• Participate in gathering and dissemination of technical information on cyber security incidents, vulnerabilities, security fixes and other security information, as well as issuing alerts and warnings,
• Implement the operations of the National Public Key Infrastructure NPKI,
• Implement the Critical Information Infrastructure Protection NCIIP framework,
• Technical liaison with government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, industry and implementation of new and emerging technologies and services relates to cyber security management,
• Gathering and dissemination of technical information on cyber security incidents, vulnerabilities, security fixes and other security information, as well as issuing alerts and warnings,
• Development and implementation of the cyber security management framework including cyber investigations analysis and forensics, cyber security analysis and cyber security research and development,
• Manage the cyber incident handling processes with regards to the cyber investigations analysis and forensics,
• Development and implementation of a National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection NCIIP framework for the ICT and Telcom Sector,
• Development and management of the cyber security systems,
• Development and management of the National Public Key Infrastructure NPKI framework,
• Support in the management of the National KE-CIRT/CC’s 24/7 National Cyber Security Monitoring Centre,
• Providing technical advice on the development, acquisition and implementation of cyber-security related tools,
• Implementation of the Critical Information Infrastructure Protection NCIIP framework,
• Cyber security systems development,
• Technical liaison with government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, industry and other stakeholders in the development of new and emerging technologies relating to cyber security management,
• Liaising with the local sector Computer Incident Response Teams CIRTs, regional CIRTs, international CIRTs and other related organizations,
• Conduct the technical research and analysis on computer security, related technologies and advising on new trends,
• Preparation and management of the Division and Departmental annual budget and Procurement plan,
• Participating in the effective implementation of the ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security and Management System ISMS and the ISO/IEC 9001 Quality Management System QMS standards.

Job Requirements

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering, Information Technology and Computer Science, Software Engineering, or any other related field from a recognized institution,
• Proficiency in computer applications,
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Additional Details

• Strong analytical skills
• Sound decision-making skills
• Risk Management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to mobilize resources
• Negotiation skills