Job
Title: National CERT Administrator
Title: National CERT Administrator
Organization: National Information Technology
Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Reports to: Computer Forensics &
Incident Management Manager
Salary Scale: N/SP/N4
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.”
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:
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:
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:
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.).
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.
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
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: [email protected] This e-mail
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Deadline:
14th October, 2013 by 5 PM
14th October, 2013 by 5 PM
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