CERT Analyst Jobs – National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

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Job Title:          CERT Analyst
Organisation: National
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: National CERT
Administrator
About US:
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was
established as a statutory body under the National Information Technology
Authority, Uganda Act, 2009 as one of the key players in the Information and
Communications Technology Sector. Its mandated is to coordinate, promote and
monitor IT development within the context of national social and economic
development, with a vision as “a facilitator of a knowledge-based, globally
competitive Uganda where social transformation and economic development is
supported through IT enabled services.”
Job Summary: The CERT
Analyst will plan, execute, assess and monitor all tasks assigned under the
Uganda National CERT and Coordination Center.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • The incumbent will plan, execute, assess
    and monitor all tasks assigned under the National CERT
  • Generate cyber threat intelligence on
    risks, new technical developments and observed intruder activities facing
    critical information infrastructure
  • The incumbent will man the National CERT
    helpdesk and raise tickets for all confirmed probable incidents
  • Support incident analysis, response and
    coordination on the reported cyber incidents
  • The incumbent will configure and maintain
    information security tools
  • Carry out digital forensics investigations
    and electronic discovery
  • Quickly respond and provide support to the
    National CERT constituents.
  • Prepare and submit periodic or ad-hoc
    reports of high quality for every incident, security threat and vulnerability.
  • Develop training modules and technical
    documentations.
  • Develop and facilitate information sharing
    from lessons learnt from incidents resolved
  • Conduct knowledge sharing sessions among
    other technical personnel on lessons learnt or new findings.
  • Be aware and comply with all National CERT
    policies, procedures and guidelines.





Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the NITA-U CERT
    Analyst job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
    / IT/ Information Security/ ICT / Engineering Electronics,
    Telecommunications, Computer / any relevant area or a suitable combination
    of a degree in a related discipline and experience
  • Professional certification in any related
    field such as CISA / ECIH/ CISM/ CHFI/CISSP /GCIA / GCFA / CEH is an added
    advantage.
  • Possess high degree of interest in cyber
    security related areas.
  • A minimum of three years’ working
    experience in a relevant field
  • Knowledge of cyber security tools
  • Broad knowledge of digital forensics and
    electronic discovery methodologies
  • Sound knowledge on computer hardware.
  • Knowledge of at least 2 operating systems
    (UNIX and Windows)
  • Working knowledge of Internet
    applications, information systems security and network architecture
  • Knowledge of cyber security risks, threats
    and vulnerabilities.
  • Knowledge of risk assessments.
  • Knowledge on cryptographic technologies
  • Good documentation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Self-starter and has a high sense of
    urgency in making deliverables and capable of protecting confidentiality of
    information
  • Able to prioritize tasks and manage time
    efficiently
  • Good personality with the ability to work
    as a team player
  • Stress durable and Strong analytical
    skills
  • Willing to travel on short notice 
How to Apply:
All candidates who meet the job requirements/specifications and with
the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their
application form, download
here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of
certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact,
postal 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
Or via email: hr@nita.go.ug
(application must not exceed 10MBs)
Applicants must also submit with their application verifiable evidence
supporting previous relevant appointments such as appointment letters and
employment contracts.
Deadline: 21st August 2017

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