Employment Opportunities at Judicial Service Commission

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -
• Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Possess at least one (1) technical certification in ICT Networks, Hardware or project management.
• Member of a recognized professional body.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• A course in senior management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Experience:

• Served a minimum of three (3) Years’ at the grade of Senior ICT Officer JSG 4  or in a comparable position.
• Have experience in backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Extensive experience in preparing RFP/RFI responses, proposals, and solution designs, with a strong working knowledge of vendor programs and the partner ecosystem.
• Extensive experience in developing, deploying, and integrating software solutions.
• Must be a good mentor and coach.
• Possess excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven experience managing and leading cross-functional teams. 
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and customers; and
• Familiar with Network, Hardware, software development tools and technologies.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -
• Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Be a member of a recognized professional body
• Possess at least one (1) Technical certifications in ICT and project management;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• A course in senior management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Experience:

• Served for a minimum of three (3) years at the grade of Senior ICT Officer JSG 4 or in a comparable position.
• Have experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Extensive experience in preparing RFP/RFI responses, proposals, and solution designs, with a strong working knowledge of vendor programs and the partner ecosystem.
• Experience with performance tuning and capacity planning for systems and databases.
• Extensive experience in developing, deploying, and integrating software solutions.
• Must be a good mentor & coach.
• Possess excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven experience managing and leading software development teams and possess project management skills.
• Familiarity with software development tools and technologies

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications

• For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -
• Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Possess at least two (2) Professional certifications in service management for example, ITIL or equivalent.
• Be a member of a recognized professional body
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• A course in senior management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Experience:

• Served for a minimum of three (3) years at the grade of ICT Officer I (Data Centre (DC) Engineer, System Administrator, Network Engineer), JSG 5 or in a comparable position.
• Experience in the IT / IS infrastructure, operating systems, configurations and the IT applications and service processes.
• Proficient in understanding infrastructure architecture, the frameworks and principles on which networks, systems, equipment and resources are based, both on premises and cloud-based; and
• Proficient in understanding the principles and application of cloud/ virtualization (including ownership, responsibilities and security implications) and the use of tools and systems to manage virtualized environments. Examples, but not limited to: Server/desktop virtualization and SDDC (Software Defined Data Centre).

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Possess at least two (2) certifications in either Database Administration, Business analytics or equivalent.
• Be a member of a recognized professional body
• Management of ICT projects.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• Possess a Course in Senior Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution

Experience:

• Served for a minimum of three (3) years at the grade of ICT Officer I (Infrastructure, Database, Systems), JSG 5 or in a comparable position. 
• Experience of at least 3 years of software Full Stack development experience that includes managing software projects through the entire software lifecycle (requirements analysis, design, implementation, deployment, post-deployment support).
• Knowledge/experience working in System Administration, Network Administration, Datacenter Services or ICT Project Management is imperative.
• Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Experience with database programming languages such as SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, or JDBC.
• Experience with data modelling, schema design, and normalization.
• Experience with backup and recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery technologies.
• Experience with database security and access control.
• Experience with Database load balancing, performance tuning and optimisation; and 
• ERP deployment and support will be an added advantage.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Networking certification in either CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+ or equivalent ICT Security certification; and
• Be a member of a recognized professional body
• Met the Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience:

• Served for a minimum of three (3) years at the grade of ICT Officer II (Security), JSG 6 or in a comparable position.
• Experience working on Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, Python PHP, bash scripting and or PowerShell, Penetration Testing, etc.
• Demonstrated competency in the implementation and administration of various security tools such as Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Web application firewalls, Anti-DDOS, Antivirus, DLP.
•  Deployment of Cisco and or Fortinet security solution will be an added advantage.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
• For appointment to the position of Chief Kadhi, the applicant must possess the minimum qualifications as set out in Article 170 (2) of the Constitution.
• Possess a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• Profess the Muslim religion.
• For appointment to this position, the applicant must: -
• Be of good conduct in accordance with Islamic faith.
• Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili & Arabic languages.
• Be a member of a recognized Islamic Association.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• Be proficient in computer applications.

Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic in Islamic law, or Islamic law practitioner or such experience in other related fields.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to the position of Registrar Judicial Service Commission, an applicant must possess the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the following disciplines: Law, Business Administration, Social Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized University will be an added advantage.
• Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a recognized Institution.
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Have demonstrable competence in the performance of administrative duties.
• Be in possession of a current practicing certificate (where applicable).
• Have proficiency in computer applications.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• A leadership management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

Experience:

At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience, with at least five (5) years in a senior management position.

• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Be in possession of a current practicing certificate (where applicable).
• A leadership management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution. 
• Have proficiency in computer applications. 
• Have demonstrable competence in the performance of administrative duties. 
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Possess at least one (1) technical certification in relevant IT Security professional qualifications, i.e. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)/ Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification/ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) CCIE (Security), CEH, CHP or other relevant security certification and project management.
• Member of a recognized professional body.
• Possess at least one (1) technical certification in ICT and project management.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• A course in senior management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Experience:

• Served for a minimum of three (3) years at the grade of Senior ICT Officer or in a comparable position.
• Demonstrated expertise in security architecture and technologies, including assessment methodologies, compliance frameworks, and best practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of security standards and compliance requirements such as PCI, HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT, ITIL, and SANS 20.
• Proven track record in risk assessment, risk management procedures, security assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.
• Extensive experience in preparing RFP/RFI responses, proposals, and solution designs, with a strong working knowledge of vendor programs and the partner ecosystem.
• Expertise in cloud architecture, associated security challenges, and vendor-provided security solutions.
• Familiarity with emerging cybersecurity threats and established sources of cybersecurity intelligence.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -
• Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Possess at least one (1) technical certification in relevant IT Infrastructure, Network and System Administration professional qualifications, i.e. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)/ MCSE / VMware/ Redhat / EMC /Hyper-V, Proxmox, or other relevant security certification and project management.
• Member of a recognized professional body.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• A Course in Senior Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and

Experience:

• Served for a minimum of three (3) years at the grade of Senior ICT Officer or in a comparable position.
• Proficiency with VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V, or other virtualisation technologies.
• Have experience in backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of storage systems, network connectivity, and server management.
• Extensive experience in preparing RFP/RFI responses, proposals, and solution designs, with a strong working knowledge of vendor programs and the partner ecosystem.
• Have experience with performance tuning and capacity planning for virtual environments.
• Familiarity with ICT security best practices for virtualization.
• Understanding of licensing and regulatory compliance related to virtualized systems.