Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 01, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Purpose of the job:
The ICT Security Administrator will be responsible for protecting UMU’s systems and data. He/She will be required to develop safe electronic access and storage for data, ensure that data transactions are monitored, and monitor networks for security breaches. They will also ensure secure mobile access so that information can be safely accessed remotely. They will create protocols about how staff and students may access and/or transmit UMU information across devices and/or external online data services.

He/She will establish, manage and administer UMU’s ICT security policy and procedures to ensure preventive and recovery strategies are in place, and minimize the risk of internal and external security threats.

Qualifications and experience:
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Computer Engineering from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Professional certifications in either CompTIA or CISM will be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in Cyber Security and Identity and Access Management or Privileged Access Management.
• Experience with configuring Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems, structured data analysis, and IT Service and Change Management practices are desired
• Experience and good understanding of Open-source applications
• Good knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP networking is an added advantage
• Must have good knowledge of Virtualization
• Experience in setting up and administering a wide range of Information Systems, preferably in Finance and Education environments is key
• Experience and good understanding of Open-source applications
• Good knowledge and understanding of both Windows and Linux Server administration
• Knowledge of VoIP functionality is an added advantage

Key Responsibilities:
• Periodic review of UMU’s ICT risk register and assessing the risks to UMU’s computing systems and planning to minimize possible threats
• Upgrading existing security systems and/or designing new ones
• Testing security products and evaluating them
• Simulating security breaches to test procedures
• Making plans for and leading the disaster recovery process in case security is breached
• Carrying out corrective actions in the event of a breach
• Looking for weak points in the system and securing them
• Ensuring that international and national network security standards are met
• Preparing technical documentation and reports for users and managers.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor that may be required from time to time for the smooth running of activities at UMU.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

All applications should reach the Director, Human Resources by 19th May 2023. Applications for the post must be accompanied with an up- to -date C.V, copies of relevant documents a current day telephone contact and/or email address. Each application should be accompanied by two confidential recommendations in sealed envelopes from their referees.

Applications should be addressed to:
Director, Human Resources
Uganda Martyrs University
P.O Box 5498, Kampala


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