Job Purpose
This position is critical for safeguarding the organization’s information assets and maintaining a secure environment.
Job Specifications
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.
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.
Key Competencies and skills
Communication skills;
Analytical skills; and
Interpersonal skills.
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Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. Hard copy applicationsIN ADDITION to the online application, it is MANDATORY that all applicants should send their hard copy applications and attach their Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card. They should also include their day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees to reach the Director KEFRI not later than Thursday 2nd May, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Envelopes containing the documents should clearly be marked with the position applied for and addressed to: -The Director/CEO,
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI),
P.O. BOX 20412-00200, City Square,
NAIROBI.
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