Job Title: ICT
Officer-Security
Officer-Security
Organisation: Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Manager Security
About UNRA:
The
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was established by an Act of Parliament;
The Uganda National Authority Act, No. 15 of 2006. UNRA became operational on
1st July 2008. The mandate of UNRA is to
develop and maintain the national roads network, advise Government on general
roads policy and contribute to addressing of transport concerns, among others.
Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) was established by an Act of Parliament;
The Uganda National Authority Act, No. 15 of 2006. UNRA became operational on
1st July 2008. The mandate of UNRA is to
develop and maintain the national roads network, advise Government on general
roads policy and contribute to addressing of transport concerns, among others.
Job Summary: The ICT Officer- Security is responsible for the
administration of the UNRA’s information and data security policies and
practices to ensure authorised users can readily access information and that
the information is protected in terms of confidentiality, integrity and availability.
The Officer is also responsible for investigating and resolving security related
incidents.
administration of the UNRA’s information and data security policies and
practices to ensure authorised users can readily access information and that
the information is protected in terms of confidentiality, integrity and availability.
The Officer is also responsible for investigating and resolving security related
incidents.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent will be tasked with developing
and implementing practices for the monitoring of information systems
logical and physical security to minimize the risk of equipment and data
loss, theft or tampering; - Actively monitor and report on the
performance of network, system and application security solutions to
highlight areas of noncompliance and inform the development of improved
systems/solutions; - Manage the allocation of access privileges of
users to ensure appropriate security settings are applied in accordance
with UNRA ICT security policies; - Carry out security breech investigations to
guide the refinement of information security policies, practices and
systems; - Manage the periodic maintenance of security
systems and applications to ensure new threats are identified and managed
and the security of UNRA’s assets is maintained; - Respond to audit reports and implement agreed
recommendations within specified time frames; - Develop risk matrix and put in place risk
mitigation measures in ICT security management at UNRA; - Actively participate in planning, budgeting
and reporting in line with departmental guidelines and targets. - Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager
Security
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the UNRA ICT Officer-
Security job vacancy should hold an Honors degree in Computer Science, Software
Engineering, Information Communication Technology or any other relevant
courses from a recognized University; - Possession of professional certification in
information systems security is an added advantage. - At least three years’ experience in ICT
security in a large organization. - Excellent interpersonal, particularly
staff/management relation skills - Excellent oral and written communication
skills; - Ability to work and produce accurate results
in an environment with multiple and challenging tasks; - Analytical and problem solving techniques;
- Excellent customer service skills;
- High level of Integrity.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should hand deliver their handwritten application letters, filled application form (Download Here) ,
an updated CV with copies of academic documents and two referee letters (one of
whom should be work-related) to the UNRA Kyambogo Training Centre addressed to
the:
an updated CV with copies of academic documents and two referee letters (one of
whom should be work-related) to the UNRA Kyambogo Training Centre addressed to
the:
Office
of the Director Human Resource,
of the Director Human Resource,
Uganda
National Roads Authority,
National Roads Authority,
Plot
5 Lourdel Road Nakasero, P.O. Box 28487, Kampala.
5 Lourdel Road Nakasero, P.O. Box 28487, Kampala.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and
Canvassing or lobbying by applicants will lead to disqualification. Candidates
who present forged documents/testimonials will be arrested and prosecuted.
Canvassing or lobbying by applicants will lead to disqualification. Candidates
who present forged documents/testimonials will be arrested and prosecuted.
Deadline: Monday, 1st February 2016 by 17.00 hours
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