Security Analyst Job at National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

Job Title: SECURITY ANALYST
Directorate: INFORMATION SECURITY
Department: INFORMATION SECURITY OPERATIONS
Reporting to MANAGER INFORMATION SECURITY OPERATIONS
Salary Grade N5
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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