Information Communication & Technology Officer (IT Security) at Kenyatta National Hospital

JOB GROUP KNH8

Job

The ICT Officer (IT security) will be responsible for installing, administering, and troubleshooting the organization's IT security solutions to ensure protection of the critical information asset of the hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Installing, administering, and troubleshooting network security solutions.
• Updating software with the latest security patches and ensuring the proper defenses are present for each network resource.
• Performing vulnerability and penetration tests, identifying and defending against threats, and developing disaster recovery plans.
• Configuring security systems, analyzing security requirements, and recommending improvements.
• Monitoring network traffic for suspicious behavior.
• Creating network policies and authorization roles and defending against unauthorized access, modifications, and destruction.
• Consulting with staff, managers, and executives about the best security practices and providing technical advice.
• Configuring and supporting security tools, such as firewalls and anti-virus software.
• Training staff to understand and use security protocols.

Qualification and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field: Computer science, Computer software, Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Professional certifications in CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+, CEH, NIST Cyber security Framework etc.
• Complied with the requirements of chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya, 2010