Senior Officer Cyber Intelligence Jobs – Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)

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.

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Deadline: 30^th 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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