Job Title: National Cert Administrator
Key Results Area/Accountabilities:
• Oversee, supervises and supports the entire workforce under the UG CERT.
• Ensure service level commitments.
• To plan for the business continuity and disaster recovery of the operations.
• To advice the DIS on manpower planning and resource allocation.
• To coordinate with other department heads / stakeholders on technical matters.
• To produce periodic or ad-hoc reports of high quality on the operations of UG CERT.
• To develop, implement and maintain processes, procedures and guidelines to improve and increase the effectiveness of the operations of UG CERT.
• To conduct knowledge sharing sessions among other technical personnel on lessons learnt or new findings.
• To be aware, comply with and ensure compliance with all UG CERT’s policies, procedures and guidelines.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or Master degree in Computer Science / ICT / Engineering – Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer or any relevant area
• Professional certification in any related field such as CISSP / GCIA / GCFA / CEH / CISM is an added advantage
Skills/Competencies:
• Possess high degree of interest in ICT security related areas.
• Sound knowledge on computer hardware.
• Knowledge of at least 2 operating systems (UNIX and Windows).
• Knowledge of Internet applications.
• Knowledge of security risks, threats and vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of risk assessments.
• Good Managerial and 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
• Knowledge on cryptographic technologies
Experience:
• Possess at least 5 (five) years of working experience in information security or related area
How to Apply:
All interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to submit their application form (which can be down loaded from the NITA-U official website www.nita.go.ug), with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, copies of certificates and testimonials to the address below. Applicants must also submit with their application verifiable evidence supporting previous relevant appointments such as appointment letters and employment contracts.
No application will be accepted without a duly signed standard application form.
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 Deadline: 14th Oct 2013
Feedback
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation, influence peddling and or any other “backdoor” attempt, of whatsoever nature, to influence the selection process in ones favour, will automatically lead to disqualification of a candidate without any recourse.
