Chief Manager - Cyber Operations at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Grade: KRA ‘7’

Department: Intelligence & Strategic Operations

Division: Technical Operations

Supervisor: Deputy Commissioner – Technical Operations

Supervisee: Manager – Cyber Operations

Job summary:

Responsible for development and overseeing implementation of policies, frameworks and strategies that will enhance KRA’s capacity to defend her systems against attacks / intrusions and for effective collection and management of intelligence from the digital space in support of KRA operations

Key responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of a framework for Computer Network Defense
• Development and implementation of a framework for monitoring and evaluation of Computer Security Compliance standards & Management
• Development and Implementation of a framework and capability for cyber threat intelligence and incidence response.
• Management of cyber defense tools, technologies and infrastructure.
• Management of network assets recruitment protocols
• Supporting investigations and prosecution of cyber related incidences
• Overseeing of management and operational reporting.
• User training and knowledge transfer management
• Management of resources in the operational area.

Academic and Professional qualifications:

• A degree from a recognized university
• Background in specialized programming languages including PHP and HTML for Web facing applications.
• Proficiency in C#, C++, Perl, Python, visual basic, ruby programming and scripting languages. Java and GoLang will be added advantage.
• Advanced knowledge in reverse engineering and incidence response

Relevant work experience required:

• At least 7 years progressive work experience in the areas of vulnerability assessments and penetration testing at least two of which should be at management level.
• Experience is adverse emulation will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the area of Network/infrastructure development
• At least 3 years’ experience in computer software and hardware engineering.

Skills required:

• Honesty and integrity of character.
• Good decision making capabilities
• Good planning, organizational and analytical skills
• Resilient, focused and results oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Motivated, dynamic and dedicated team player
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships