Directorate Information Security
Department Information Security Operations
Reporting To Manager Information Security Operations
Salary Grade N5

Job Purpose
The Analyst will be responsible for the day-to-day tasks such as implementation of information security management programs in NITA-U as well as offering technical support to requests for technical assistance from MDAs

Key Accountabilities
• Provide operational support for the implementation of the Information Security Management System
• Provide day to day technical support for the implementation of NITA-U’s information security standards and frameworks
Deliver education, training and awareness programs for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Provide operational support to operating units at all levels on configuration of information security tools and implementation of security best practices
• Conduct information security vulnerability assessments and penetration tests
• Write security assessment reports

Position Requirements
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Information
• Security or a related field from a recognized university
Valid Certifications in any of the following: OSCP/eJPT/eCPPT/OSCE/ CEH/ CCNA
• (Security)/ CISSP/CISA is required
• Training in any of the following is of an added advantage, Cyber Response, Information
• Analysis, Threat Intelligence, OSINT, CyberOps

Experience
• At least three years working experience in an information security administration related role
• Technical Expertise
• Strong understanding of security industry best practices
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of security engineering, system and network security, security protocols, cryptography and application security
• Familiarity with security testing methodologies
• Strong experience in designing and delivering information security related trainings
• Hands on experience with security testing platforms especially in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
• Nature and Scope

Interpersonal Skills
• Able to prioritize and co-ordinate work streams/projects to drive delivery of information security assessment tasks
• Ability to make progress in the face of ambiguity and imperfect knowledge
• Strong ethical and analytical skills
• A resilient team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, who is willing to take responsibility and working with others to execute tasks

Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form (which can be downloaded from the NITA-U official website https://www.nita.go.ug/downloadable-forms/job-application-forms), with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology
Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801 038
Or via email: [email protected]
The deadline for applications for the positions is 2nd November 2022 (Not later than 1700 hrs. Local Time). No application will be accepted without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above).