Deputy Director ICT – Information Security at Teachers Service Commission (TSC)

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• 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.

Requirements for Appointment
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.

The terms and remuneration benefits for this Grade:

• 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.