Management Trainee – Security Analyst job at The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Management Trainee – Security Analyst
Directorate Information Security
Department Threat Intelligence
Reporting to Security Analyst
Salary Grade N7

Job Purpose
To support in planning and implementation of security measures based on analyzed threat intelligence to protect computer systems, networks and data for GoU Agencies

Key Accountabilities
• Support in Planning and implementation of security measures based on approved threat intelligence
• Draft cyber intelligence reports communicating technical issues to a broad audience including information security staff, non-technical business representatives and senior management

• Provide support during cyber intelligence training through expert understanding of tactics, techniques, and procedures of cyber threat actors
• Support cross-team initiatives to help implement cybersecurity improvements in MDAs and Critical Information operators
• Conduct research on emerging security threats
• Perform daily review of cyber threat warnings, bulletins ad threat intelligence sharing communities
• Perform any other duties that may assigned from time to time

Position Requirements
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Information Security or a related field from a recognized university is required
• Any training in cybersecurity or threat intelligence is an added advantage

Experience
• At least 1 year of working experience in any ICT-related role.
Nature and Scope

Interpersonal Skills
• Able to prioritize and co-ordinate work streams/projects to drive delivery tasks
• Able to create win-win solutions that delivery greater overall benefit

• A resilient team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, who is willing to take responsibility leading and working with others to create breakthrough solutions to complex problems
• Strong attention to detail

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

All interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application for, Download Here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact 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

via email: hr@nita.go.ug

Deadline: 11th September 2024 by 5:00pm