Job Title: Senior Officer Cyber Intelligence
Organisation: Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
Duty Station: Bugolobi, Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Information Security
About US:
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is a statutory body established under the Communications Act 2013 to regulate Telecommunications, Broadcasting and Postal sub-sectors. In carrying out its mandate and mission of driving the development of a robust communications sector in the country.
Job Summary: The Senior Officer Cyber Intelligence will oversee daily operations and management of the Cyber Intelligence Unit
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To receive, review both internal and external requests and provide detailed, actionable investigation reports.
- Liaise with other departments and law enforcement authorities to refer new investigations and drive progress with ongoing cases.
- Ensure the extensive monitoring infrastructure, data sources, and mechanisms for sharing relevant intelligence information are functional and up to date.
- Advise and recommend to the Commission existing and emerging OSINT related technologies, techniques, and software.
- Identify, develop, manage and productively leverage external relationships to enhance intelligence collection efforts.
- Evaluate and analyze multiple internal and external sources of information (including public records, media or other open-source material) in order to obtain actionable cyber intelligence for other areas of the information security function.
- To support the Computer Emergency Response Team unit processes and activities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Computing or related field
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related Information Technology, Information Security, or Computing field.
- Professional certification in any related field such as ICT security, CISSP/ GCIA/ GCFA/ CHFI/CEH/ CISA/ CISM is required.
- Certifications in data visualization, mining and analytics is an added advantage.
- At least four (4) years of demonstrated experience in analyzing multiple information sources for actionable cyber intelligence in a similar corporate setting.
- Experience in online investigations across different social media platforms using proprietary and open-source tools.
- Experience with Security information and event management (SEIM) or logging technologies like Splunk, Logstash, etc.
- Experience in data visualization and analytical tools.
- Ability to synthesize information and produce insightful and accurate analysis and recommendations.
- Ability to translate key learnings and insights into actionable business and marketing strategies.
- Ability to present complicated analytical material in a concise and compelling manner to a range of audiences.
Behavioural
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Innovation and creativity
- High level of Integrity
How to Apply:
All candidates should complete the online application form and upload their CV, cover letter and relevant certificates at the link below. The CV must include 3 referees including their email address and telephone number.
Deadline: 30th November 2023
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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