Deputy Director ICT - Information Security at Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
- Nairobi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Participating in the development and implementation of ICT Business Plans and implementing them;
- Developing and executing Division Strategies;
- Implementing of ICT Business Plans activities relating to Systems Security;
- Designing, development, implementing and maintaining Information Security ecosystem;
- Designing, deployment, managing and maintaining Information Security appliances and software;
- Implementing and leading in sensitizing Information Security related Policies;
- Implementing of all policies relating to Information Systems Security;
- Ensuring the Commission’s information systems ecosystem is protected;
- Enforcing Information Systems Security compliance across operational business applications against documented policies and baselines;
- Leading in the implementation of an Information Systems security strategy and disaster recovery plan to minimizes data loss, unauthorized access and business disruption;
- Evaluating Information Systems and ensuring adherence to Information Security standards;
- Leading in the monitoring of the Commission ICT ecosystem to flag out and stop any possible security breach;
- Developing and maintaining support guides and other documentation relating to Information Security Systems;
- Preparing regular and progress reports relating to Information Systems Security in the Commission;
- Evaluating and monitoring performance appraisal of staff in the Division and generating required reports;
- Developing, managing and maintaining Risk and Information Security Risk registers in the Division;
- Developing Divisions procurement and budgetary requirements; and
- Supervising and guiding employees for optimum performance.
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Served in the grade of Assistant Director -ICT for a minimum period of three (3) years; OR Six (6) years’ experience in a comparable position;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Information Communication Technology / Software Engineering / Informatics and Computer Science / Computer Networks and Cyber Security / Business Information Technology / Information Security and Forensic or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Master’s degree from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
- Certificate in Leadership course or equivalent qualification lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Certification in any of the following; CCNA, CCNP, CISA, CISM, MCSA, MCSE, ITIL, CEH, CHFI or equivalent certification;
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- Basic Salary Scale: Kshs.192,782 – Kshs.288,051
- House Allowance: Applicable rates
- Commuter Allowance: Kshs.14,000
- Leave Allowance: As provided in TSC Secretariat
- Annual Leave: 30 working days per calendar year
- Medical Cover: As provided in the TSC Secretariat Medical Scheme
- Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable once subject to satisfactory performance.
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