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
Duties and 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.
Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience
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+;
A supervisory Course lasting not less than 2 weeks;
Membership to a relevant professional body;
Work experience of atleast three (3) years in Information Security Administration, Security compliance or IT security audit;
Meets provision of chapter six of the Constitution
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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.In addition, interested candidates must specifically obtain and submit with their application, valid copies of the following documents;Please note that applications without ALL the Chapter 6 requirements SHALL NOT be considered.ALL applications must be received not later than Monday July 05, 2021 at 5:00p.m.Applications should be sent by post, email or hand delivered to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
1st Floor, Embankment PlazaLongonot Rd – Upperhill
P.O. Box 36943-00200
NAIROBI
vacancies@kentrade.go.keKenTrade values diversity therefore women and persons with disability (PWD) are strongly encouraged to apply
Apply via :
vacancies@kentrade.go.ke
