Security Analyst at The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

Job Description The Analyst will be responsible for the day-to-day tasks such as implementation of informationsecurity management programs in NITA-U as well as offering technical support to requests fortechnical assistance from MDAs Key Accountabilities• Provide operational support for the implementation of the Information SecurityManagement System• Provide day to day technical support for the implementation of NITA-U’s informationsecurity standards and frameworks• Deliver education, training and awareness programs for both technical and non-technicalaudiences• Provide operational support to operating units at all levels on configuration of informationsecurity tools and implementation of security best practices• Conduct information security vulnerability assessments and penetration tests• Write security assessment reportsPosition RequirementsEducation• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and InformationSecurity or a related field from a recognized university• Valid Certifications in any of the following: OSCP/eJPT/eCPPT/OSCE/ CEH/ CCNA(Security)/ CISSP/CISA is required• Training in any of the following is of an added advantage, Cyber Response, InformationAnalysis, Threat Intelligence, OSINT, CyberOpsExperience• At least three years working experience in an information security administration relatedRoleTechnical Expertise• Strong understanding of security industry best practices• Strong working knowledge and understanding of security engineering, system andnetwork security, security protocols, cryptography and application security• Familiarity with security testing methodologies• Strong experience in designing and delivering information security related trainings• Hands on experience with security testing platforms especially in vulnerability assessmentand penetration testingNature and ScopeInterpersonal Skills• Able to prioritize and co-ordinate work streams/projects to drive delivery of informationsecurity assessment tasks• Ability to make progress in the face of ambiguity and imperfect knowledge• Strong ethical and analytical skills• A resilient team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, who is willing to take responsible