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Information Security Officer Job, IT Jobs Kenya 2021, 


Information Security Officer – KTNA 7


Reports to: Assistant Manager, IT Security


Purpose for the Job



  • Protecting KenTrade’s data and infrastructure from external or internal threats; and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements regarding information access, security and privacy.

  • Continuously carrying out information risk assessment to ensure KenTrade’s information security risks are brought under explicit management control


Responsibilities



  • Spearhead the implementation of a comprehensive information security and Data privacy program for KenTrade;

  • Spearhead the implementation of and review of KenTrade’s ICT security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines;

  • Lead in the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of the information security management system based on the ISO/IEC 27000 series standards, including certification against ISO/IEC 27001;

  • Lead in the activities relating to contingency planning, business continuity management and IT disaster recovery in conjunction with relevant functions and third parties;

  • Lead the implementation of an ongoing risk assessment program targeting information security matters;

  • Collect and summarize security events and data including preparing security reports and eventual remedies to be taken;

  • Administer ICT security tools, maintain security escalation and contact lists and security logs;

  • Offer internal management consultancy advise and practical assistance on information security risk and control matters throughout the organization;

  • Carry out information security awareness, training and educational activities;

  • Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job.


Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related from a recognized institution;

  • Professional qualifications in CISSM/CISA/ CEH/ Operating System based Certification, Security+;

  • Membership to a relevant professional body;

  • Work experience of atleast three (3) years in Information Security Administration, IT Security compliance or IT security audit will be an added advantage;

  • Meets provision of chapter six of the Constitution.


How to Apply


Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (that contains details of qualifications, work experience, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of  three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates’ previous work experience) and copies of all certificates & relevant testimonials.


Candidates who had applied previously are advised to re – apply


Shortlisted candidates shall be required to obtain and submit valid copies of the following documents at the interviews;



  • Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations (CID)

  • Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

  • Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

  • Clearance form from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)

  • Clearance certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)


Visit: https://portal.kentrade.go.ke/recruitment


Create a user account


Create your profile: The information on the profile is split into tabs that the user must fill out before submitting a job application which includes the following;



  • Biodata – General Contact information about the applicant

  • Academic qualifications – with the certificates attached;

  • Professional qualifications – with the certificates attached;

  • Membership to professional bodies – with membership certificates attached;

  • Employment history – Record of previous employers

  • Referees

  • Attach application letter, CV


Input current and expected salary;


Submit application;


Click My Applications to check or confirm if your application has been successfully submitted;


All applications must be received not later than Monday November 8, 2021.


KenTrade values diversity therefore women and Persons With Disability (PWD) are strongly encouraged to apply.


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Audrey Korir2021-10-21T02:21:22+03:00

















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