Job Description
The incumbent is required to provide specialized technical services in the administration and maintenance of the security of all ICT infrastructure of the Ministry/Department. Duties include: p<span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">roviding specialist ICT security advice to the Ministry/Department; d</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">eveloping ICT policy and procedures; m</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">onitoring and enabling secure operations for all technology infrastructure of the Ministry/Department; a</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">ssisting with security implementations; p</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">erforming ICT security audits and reviews; and s</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">upervising other ICT technical and support staff.</span>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li>Conduct security risk and vulnerability assessments for all business and operational software applications and all ICT installations within the Ministry/Department; recommend appropriate security strategies and controls; investigate suspected attacks; and manage security incidents.</li><li>Plan and execute programmes to review IT security activities, processes and services within the ICT function to ensure compliance with established security policies and procedures; report on conformance; and make recommendations for fixes and improvements.</li><li>Investigate security breaches in accordance with established procedures and recommend the required corrective actions; assist users with the management of their security access and controls; implement agreed user security; and maintain security records and documentation.</li><li>Provide inputs to the service continuity planning process of the Ministry/Department and assist with implementation of the resulting plan.</li><li>Keep abreast of technical developments in IT networks and infrastructure, including intrusion detection and protection, security management, vulnerability assessment and identity management, to provide advice to improve security.</li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Key Competencies
<p><b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Knowledge</b></p><ul><li>Considerable knowledge of security for software applications, computer networks and IT infrastructure.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant IT security solutions, such as CheckPoint.</li><li>Knowledge of project management tools and techniques.</li><li>Some knowledge of the tools and techniques required for the management and control of ICT within an organisation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Skills and Abilities</b></p><ul><li>Ability to supervise technical and support staff.</li><li>Ability to think creatively and to analyse IT security problems and incidents.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.</li><li>Ability to promote teamwork and manage conflict.</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.</li><li>Ability to interact positively with members of the public and external stakeholders.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Minimum Experience and Training</b></p><ul><li>Minimum of three (3) years experience in the area of ICT, including at least two (2) years experience in securing ICT systems.</li><li>Training as evidenced by the possession of a recognised Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems Management, Computer Engineering or a related area.</li><li>Certification in information technology security management, such as the CCNA Security or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).</li></ul>
