Cybersecurity Officer - 4 Posts at Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Assisting in the development and implementation of policies, strategies, and standards for insurance industry Cybersecurity framework.
• Researching on new and emerging technological and regulatory trends in relation to Cybersecurity management.
• Assisting in the gathering and dissemination of technical information on cyber security incidents, vulnerabilities, security fixes and other security information, as well as issuing alerts and warnings.
• Assisting in the management of cyber incidents.
• Assisting in the cybersecurity analysis and forensic investigations.
• Assisting in the implementation and management of the cybersecurity systems.
• Assisting in the manning and the management of the Sector cybersecurity 24/7 Operations Centre.
• Assisting in the preparation of Insurance industry cybersecurity posture reports and advisories.
• Assisting in cybersecurity advocacy, awareness, and capacity building in the insurance industry.
• Assisting in regulatory cybersecurity supervision activities and compliance reviews.
• Updating Cybersecurity Systems inventor

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Electrical Engineering, information technology, information systems security, software engineering, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Competencies and skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Report writing skills