Fresher Management Trainee – Security Analyst Job Opportunities – National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

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Job Title:   Management Trainee – Security Analyst (Fresher Jobs)   

Organisation: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager, Threat Intelligence

 

About US:

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 Management Trainee – Security Analyst is responsible for the planning and implementing security measures based on analysed threat intelligence to protect computer systems, networks and data for GoU Agencies

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plan and implement security measures based on approved threat intelligence
  • Produces cyber intelligence reports communicating technical issues to a broad audience including information security staff, non-technical business representatives and senior management
  • Provide cyber intelligence training through expert understanding of tactics, techniques, and procedures of cyber threat actors
  • Support cross-team initiatives to help implement cybersecurity improvements in MDAs and Critical Information operators
  • Conduct research on emerging security threats
  • Perform daily review of cyber threat warnings, bulletins ad threat intelligence sharing communities
  • Perform any other duties that may assigned from time to time



Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and Information Security or a related field from a recognized university is required (mandatory)
  • Any training in cybersecurity or threat intelligence is required (mandatory)
  • Knowledge in python programming is an added advantage
  • One year of working experience in any ICT related role.
  • General knowledge in conducting information security testing
  • General knowledge of information security best practices and cyber intelligence
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols, network analysis and network security applications
  • Able to prioritize and co-ordinate work streams/projects to drive delivery tasks
  • Able to create win-win solutions that delivery greater overall benefit
  • 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
  • Strong attention to detail

 

How to Apply:

All interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are required to complete and submit a NITA-U Application Form, Download Here with a cover letter, supported by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, 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

 

Or via email: hr@nita.go.ug (application shouldn’t be more than 10MBs)

 

Deadline: 13th June 2022

 

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