Purpose for the Job
- The ICT Security Officer will be responsible for safeguarding the organization’s IT systems, networks, and data from security threats and vulnerabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing IT security policies, protocols, and best practices.
- Monitoring networks and systems for security breaches, threats, and vulnerabilities.
- Conducting risk assessments and security audits to ensure compliance with security standards.
- Responding to security incidents and implementing corrective measures.
- Managing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security infrastructure Components
- Ensuring compliance with data protection laws and industry regulations.
- Providing security awareness training to staff and promoting cybersecurity best practices.
- Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to enhance cybersecurity resilience.
- Documenting security incidents, procedures, and mitigation strategies.
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor related to the role.
Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- At least three (3) years of relevant experience in cybersecurity.
- Strong knowledge of IT security frameworks, policies, and best practices.
- Experience with network security tools, firewalls, and threat detection systems.
- Proficiency in Windows and Linux server environments.
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or CSX Cybersecurity Practitioner (CSX-P.
- CISSP or CompTIA Security+ will be an added advantage.
- Meets provision of chapter six of the Constitution
A. Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (that contains details of qualifications, work experience, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates’ previous work experience) and copies of all certificates & relevant testimonials.
Successful candidates shall be required to obtain and submit valid copies of the
following documents before an offer is made.
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations (CID)
- Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Clearance form from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
- Clearance certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Visit: https://portal.kentrade.go.ke/careers
From there, you will be directed to the e-recruitment portal where you can:
Create a user account
Create your profile – Edit your profile if you already have an account.
The information on the profile is split into tabs that the user must fill out before submitting a job application which includes the following:
- Biodata - General information about the applicant
- Academic qualifications – attach certificates
- Professional qualifications – attach certificates
- Employment history – Record of previous employers
- Referees
- Attach aapplication letter, CV
- Input current and expected salary
- Submit application
- Click My Applications to check or confirm if your application has been successfully submitted.
All applications must be received not later than Tuesday September 09, 2025
Interested and qualified? Go to
Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) on forms.office.com to apply
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