Job Title: Cyber Security Officer
Organisation: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) is an autonomous statutory body established under the NITA-U Act 2009, The Authority is under the general supervision of the Ministry of Information Communications Technology and National Guidance (MOICT&NG). The National Information Technology Authority, Uganda was established with a mandate to coordinate, promote and monitor the development of IT in the context of social and economic development of Uganda.
Job Summary: The Officer will be responsible for the cybersecurity operations of the Office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement (install, configure, integrate) and maintain (troubleshoot and optimize) appropriate security solutions (hardware and software) for the protection of the Office’s information assets.
- Conduct security assessments regularly to identify and close any vulnerabilities.
- Keep security solutions up to date.
- In the case of third-party vendors, verify security strength and performance.
- Identify and specify information security requirements in all IT-related installations of the Office.
- Perform security monitoring.
- Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.
- Monitor and report on compliance with information security policies and standards.
- Analyze IT specifications to assess security risks.
- Conduct periodic audits to determine security violations and inefficiencies.
- Proactively investigating suspicious activities, ensuring that potential security incidents are correctly defended, identified, analyzed, investigated, and escalated.
- Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related area.
- Certification in any of the following is required: CISA, CCNA-Security, CEH, CISM, or CISSP.
Experience
- A minimum of three (3) years of working experience in a cybersecurity-related role in a busy organisation.
Technical Expertise
- Strong networking and application security.
- Strong firewall background.
- Maintenance and use of security products in an enterprise environment.
- Knowledge of Windows PC and server environment and software, TCP/IP connectivity, and an understanding of client server applications.
- Able to prioritize and co-ordinate work streams/projects to drive delivery of tasks
- A resilient team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, who is willing to take responsibility leading and working with others to create breakthrough solutions to complex problems
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
How to Apply:
All interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application for, Download Here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.
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
via email: [email protected]
Deadline: 24th September 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36