IT Jobs – National CERT Administrator at National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

Organization: National Information Technology
Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Reports to: Computer Forensics &
Incident Management Manager
Salary Scale: N/SP/N4



About
NITA-U:

The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was established
as a statutory body under the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda
Act, 2009 as one of the key players in the Information and Communications
Technology Sector. Its mandated is to coordinate, promote and monitor IT
development within the context of national social and economic development,
with a vision as “a facilitator of a knowledge-based, globally competitive
Uganda where social transformation and economic development is supported
through IT enabled services.”


Job Summary: The National CERT Administrator will oversee, supervise and support
the entire workforce under the CERT.

 

Key
Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee,
    supervises and supports the entire workforce under the UG CERT.
  • Ensure
    service level commitments.
  • Plan
    for the business continuity and disaster recovery of the operations.
  • Give
    advice the DIS on manpower planning and resource allocation.
  • Coordinate
    with other department heads / stakeholders on technical matters.
    Produce periodic or ad-hoc reports of high quality on the operations of UG
    CERT.
    Develop, implement and maintain processes, procedures and guidelines to
    improve and increase the effectiveness of the operations of UG CERT.
  • Conduct
    knowledge sharing sessions among other technical personnel on lessons
    learnt or new findings.
  • To
    be aware, comply with and ensure compliance with all UG CERT’s policies,
    procedures and guidelines.

 

Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:

  • The
    applicant should possess a bachelor’s degree or Master degree in Computer
    Science / ICT / Engineering – Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer or
    any relevant area
  • Professional
    IT certification in any related field such as CISSP / GCIA / GCFA / CEH /
    CISM is an added advantage
  • Possess
    at least five years experience in information security or related area
  • Possess
    high degree of interest in ICT security related areas.
    Sound knowledge on computer hardware.
    Knowledge of at least two operating systems (UNIX and Windows).
  • Knowledge
    of Internet applications.
  • Knowledge
    of security risks, threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Knowledge
    of risk assessments
  • Good
    Managerial and interpersonal skills
  • Be
    a self-starter and has a high sense of urgency in making deliverables and
    capable of protecting confidentiality of information
  • Able
    to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
  • Good
    personality with the ability to work as a team player
  • Stress
    durable and Strong analytical skills
  • Willing
    to travel on short notice
  • Knowledge
    on cryptographic technologies

 

How
to Apply:

All suitably qualified and
interested candidates who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the
right personal attributes are invited to submit their application form (which
can be down loaded from the NITA-U official website www.nita.go.ug), with a
cover letter, curriculum vitae, and must specify day time telephone contact,
postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, copies of
certificates and testimonials to the address below. Applicants must also submit
with their application verifiable evidence supporting previous relevant
appointments such as appointment letters and employment contracts.).

 

NB:
No application will be accepted without a duly signed standard application
form.

 

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: hr@nita.go.ug This e-mail
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Deadline:
14th October, 2013 by 5 PM

 

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