Chief Systems Administrator - IT Security at Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)

Job Description

Our success is built with the efforts of our employees and support of our management. Grounded in our core values; Integrity, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Innovation & Creativity, Professionalism, Corporate Social Responsibility. KEPHIS is committed to be the employer of choice. We always seek to identify, engage and retain best talent to take up variety of roles. KEPHIS provide the employees with opportunities for growth and development and reward those who are devoted to perform their best.

Ref: VA/9/12/2017

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and upgrade security measures and controls
• Protect digital files and information systems against unauthorized access, modification or destruction.
• Maintain data and monitor security access. Penetration testing of applications and infrastructure.
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessment as well as internal and external security audits
• Manage network, intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Analyze security breaches to determine their root cause.
• Recommend and install appropriate tools and countermeasures.
• Define, implement and maintain corporate security policies.
• Security awareness training.
• Coordinate security plans with outside vendors.

Key Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or any related degree from a recognized University.
• At least Seven (7) years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Penetration testing and Security assessments of network infrastructure, hosts and applications.
• Relevant Professional Certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH).
• Should be a member of a relevant professional body.
• Knowledge and experience in ISO27001 assessment would be an added advantage. Good Planning and coordination Skills.