Senior Information Security Officer (KTNA 6) Job at Kenya Trade Network Agency… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Kenya Trade Network Agency.
Description:
Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) is a State Agency under treasury that is mandated to facilitate cross-border trade, Establish, manage and implement the Kenya National Electronic Single Window System (KNESWS).
Responsibilities:
- Spearhead the implementation of 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 advice 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 at least 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
Interested and suitable applicants should CLICK HERE to apply.
Application Deadline: 22nd November 2021.
