ICT Officer II (Security) - 3 Posts at The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG)

Purpose of the job

• This will be the entry and training grade for ICT staff. The position is responsible for identifying and addressing potential risks in security governance and compliance

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing and monitoring security policies and protocols across different systems and in Regional Offices to ensure there are no threats;
• Assist in identifying and addressing potential risks in security governance and compliance;
• Support in the analysis of documented security incidents, escalating where appropriate;
• Assist in the review of access controls and permissions, ensuring adherence to security policies;
• Assist in ensuring adherence to cybersecurity policies;
• Perform Information security compliance checks;
• Participate in the Information security policy audits and documentation;
• Perform Information security compliance checks;
• Participate in audits of Information security and prepare reports for such;
• Any other duty assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or any other IT related field from a recognized institution;
• Must have Certified Ethical Hacker certification (CEH);
• Must have Certified Information Security Manager Certification CISM
• Cybersecurity Practitioner (CSX-P—CSX), CompTIA Security+ and CISSP Certification is desirable;
• Certification in Networks (e.g. CCNA, CCNP) or Microsoft Certification (e.g. Microsoft Certified Professional) will be an added advantage.
• Must have a strong grasp of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies like Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and intrusion prevention systems.