REF NO PAU/FCS/083/400

JOB SUMMARY
The Senior ICT Security Officer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining of security controls that have been embraced to address the Authority’s information technology security risks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain information technology security architecture consistent with international standards to reduce risks to the ICT assets.
• Conduct IT threat risk assessments of IT systems, networks and applications, new systems, and projects with a business-oriented focus.
• Support the participation in stakeholder engagements on risk treatment option identified from IT risk assessment.
• Examine audit logs & system alarms to identify the occurrence of security incidents and/or violations.
• Implement system tuning to improve the reliability of information technology security solutions.
• Initiate and participate in investigations into information technology security violations to facilitate decision making.
• Implement information security awareness program through sensitization and training.
• Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
Basic Qualifications
• An Honor’s Bachelor’s degree in either, Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics with computing, Computer or Software Engineering or any other ICT related field from an internationally recognized University or institution.
• A Masters’ Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, information and Network security, cyber security management, Statistics (Computing option), Software or Computer Engineering or any other ICT related field from an internationally recognized University/ Institution.
• Professional certification in at least one of the following: Certified Cisco Networker Associate (CCNA), Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Governance and Enterprise IT (CGEIT) COBIT 5 will be added advantage.

Working Experience
At least (5) years’ working experience in at least one of the following areas: networks, database management, system development, system administration, enterprise security architecture design from a busy reputable organization.

Character and Competencies
• Leadership Skills
• Analytical and Report Writing Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Stakeholder Management Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Communication Skills