Job Title: Senior Security Officer
Organisation: Infinity
Computers & Communications
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: PMO
Director
Supervises:
Security Officers
About US:
Infinity Computers
& Communications Company Ltd (I3C) is a Technology Enterprise with a
footprint in Uganda and the wider East Africa Sub-Region. Our company’s work
spans over 15 years of experience in several African markets having previously
traded as Computer Frontiers International LTD (CFI). Our core business is IT
& Telecom.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Managing
all aspects of the information security system, including researching, testing,
training and implementing programs designed to safeguard sensitive information
from any possible breaches.
·
Developing
and implementing an information security program, which includes procedures and
policies designed to protect the company’s communications, programs, systems
and assets from both internal and external threats.
·
Ensures
that viruses, spyware, bots, or other harmful programs are not used to
compromise the computer system.
·
Ensures
that the policies regarding the use and security of ICT systems are adhered to
by all users.
·
Working
with those who are unfamiliar with information systems and to help them
understand how to maintain them.
·
Developing
awareness programs to staff about the need for information security.
·
Monitoring
the IT system to look for threats to security, establish protocols for
identifying and neutralizing threats, and maintaining updated anti-virus
software to block threats.
·
Responsible
for setting the computer usage protocols, for facilitating training on
minimizing threats to the IT system, and for determining which types of
software should be used.
·
Investigate
cases where the IT system has been compromised and take the appropriate action
to resolve the problem.
·
Attending
regular continuing education courses to stay abreast of rapidly changing
technology and threats.
·
Participating
in specific Risk Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
activities.
·
Any
other work as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, computer
programming, computer engineering, Information Systems or its equivalent in
ICT.
·
Must be
a certified ICT professional (possesses relevant certification like CISSP, CISM
or CISA,CEH).
·
Minimum
of 5 years’ experience in similar position in reputable organization .
·
Knowledge
in UNIX, Linux, and windows operating systems.
·
Previous
experience working in a computer-related position, such as a computer
technician, a network administrator, or a systems administrator, IT Audits is
added advantage.
·
Technical
in depth understanding of network architecture and concepts, application
architecture, and interoperability of these architectures with one another.
·
Technical
understanding of computer and network forensics, system and network security,
incident management, intrusion detection, vulnerability and patch management,
log analysis, and related technologies.
·
Demonstrated
ability to work well on collaborative, cross-functional teams. Solid interpersonal
skills with ability to work effectively with people of all levels of
information technology expertise with a wide range of constituencies and
organizational relationships.
·
Excellent
analytical and data gathering skills
·
Demonstrated
ability to conduct risk assessments, audits and reviews.
How to Apply:
All candidates
should send their applications together with updated CVs and academic
certificates to [email protected]
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