ICT Security Officer (MIS/IT 5)

Key Responsibility

Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

• Participates in the development, design and implementation of solutions (security devices and software) to ensure the safety of internal products and information;
• Assist with the configuration of security systems such as firewalls, antivirus, and IDS/IPS software; 
• Performs regular inspections of systems and network processes for security updates;
• Monitors network traffic for breaches and suspicious behaviour; 
• Performs vulnerability and penetration tests across all network segments;
• Identifies breaches/threats and, in conjunction with network and system administrators, work to devise and implement steps to defend against them;
• Analyses current security requirements and makes recommendations for improvements to relevant IT policies/standards/guidelines and suggestions for authorization roles for file access; 
• Assists with periodic audits to identify potential risks on all network segments and to initiate security and safety measures and strategies; 
• Collaborates with key internal stakeholders (management and staff) to assess security needs; 
• Conducts research to keep abreast on ICT security products, services, protocols, standards and industry trends; 
• Assists in the creation/maintenance of IT security policies, standards, and guidelines. 

Management/Administrative Responsibilities 

• Develops Individual Work Plan based on alignment to the overall plan for the section; 
• Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences as required;
• Prepares reports and programme documents as required. 

Human Resources Responsibilities 

• Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, and commitment to the Division’s and organization’s goals; 
• Assists with the preparation and presentations on role of Division/Unit for the Orientation and Onboarding programme. 

Customer Service Responsibilities 

• Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements;
• Identifies and incorporates the interests and needs of customers in business process design; 
• Ensures critical success factors for security are identified and meet expectations; 
• Prepares quarterly and/or annually Customer Service reports in accordance with established standards. 

Other Responsibilities 

• Performs all other duties and functions as may be required from time to time.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Good Knowledge of network capacity planning and network security principles, and best practices; 
• Experience in implementing and managing voice over IP (VoIP) systems desired
• Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including CISCO networking devices, CheckPoint, firewalls, remote access, DNS, VLAN, DSL, and Ethernet; 
• Sound knowledge in that helps to define organisational information security Requirements; 
• Ability to identify and analyse information security risks; 
• Sound knowledge of user access control system to prevent unauthorised access, modification, manipulation etc.; 
• Demonstrates sound personal and professional integrity, reflecting high ethical and moral values; 
• Advanced IT skills in relation to MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel and MS Project or other project tool Excellent interpersonal and team building skills Excellent communication skills; 
• Excellent interpersonal and team player skills
• Excellent communication skills 
• Good analytical and problem solving skills 
• Strong customer relations skills 
• Good planning and organizing skills 
• Good judgment and decision making skills 
• Ability to influence and motivate others 
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, ICT and Management Information Systems or a related discipline; 
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification; 
• Two (2) years related experience in a Security Administration role. 

Special Conditions associated with the job

Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software. The environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions. May be required to travel locally and overseas to attend conferences, seminars and meetings.

We thank all applicants for the interest expressed; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.