Job Description
POSITION: ICT OFFICER II - ICT SECURITY (JSG 6)
Job Reference Number : V/No. 20/2022
Number of Posts : One (1)
Terms of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary Scale : Kshs. 94,400 – 118,900 p.m.
Job Purpose:
The job holder will be responsible for developing, deploying and maintaining
Judiciary ICT security systems, solutions and programs.
Reporting Responsibilities:
The job holder is responsible to the ICT Officer I
Area of Deployment: Directorate of ICT
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Conducting research and development/security intelligence on new
areas in security to input to strategy;
ii. Designing cyber security solutions in line with best practices to ensure
deployment of best in class solutions;
iii. Defining cyber security requirements and acceptance criteria for new
systems;
iv. Implementing the policies and procedures in adherence to the Data
Protection Act of Kenya;
v. Developing business cases, RFIs/RFPs, conduct proof of concepts,
technical evaluations;
vi. Implementing the testing, implementation, deployment and
commissioning of new security solutions;
vii. Developing high availability and disaster recovery configuration in
accordance with best practices for solutions deployed;
viii. Recommending major security upgrades where required and work with
the operations team to implement; and
ix. Administering both UNIX/LINUX and Windows based Virtualized
Server environments
Job Requirements:
Academic and Professional Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -
i. 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; and
ii. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results.
Experience:
i. Knowledge/experience working on Vulnerability Management, Threat
Intelligence, Python/PHP, bash scripting and/or PowerShell,
Penetration Testing, etc. is imperative.
ii. Deployment of Cisco and/or Fortinet security solution will be an added advantage
Core Competencies:
i. Good Interpersonal and Communication skills;
ii. Supervisory and Problem-solving skills;
iii. Confidentiality and High Integrity;
iv. Hands-on and Results Oriented;
v. Ability to work under pressure; and
vi. Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results