Officer – Security Operations Tools
Terms of Service: Three (3) years, Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: As per KRA salary structure
Job Summary.
The jobholder shall be responsible for the design, implementation and day-to-day management and maintenance operations of Infrastructure and endpoint Security solutions in the Authority.
Person specifications
For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or a relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution
- Proficient in Computer Applications.
- One(1) year of relevant work experience.
At least one (1) of the following certifications or equivalent:
- Certification in relevant security tools
- Certified CyberOps Associate
- Certified SOC Analyst (CSA).
- Certified Ethical Hacker
- CompTIA Network+ & Security+
Duties and responsibilities
- Undertake implementation and day-to-day support and maintenance of ICT Security Operations Solutions
- Undertake day-to-day implementation of various Information Security Projects to ensure the same meet the scope, time, budget and quality constraints.
- Provision of day-to-day enterprise and end-user support for Information Security Solutions within the service level agreements (SLA) timelines and internal standards.
- Ensure implementation of ICT security controls during the design and implementation of new IT systems.
- Day-to-day implementation and maintenance of Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO27001 and best practice.
- Ensure conformity to ISO (9001/2015 and 27001/2013) and data security requirements.
Functional competencies
- Working experience in security tools such as Python, firewalls, IPS, SIEM, SOAR, SQL, RDMS, LINUX
- Knowledge of relevant legislation
- Analytical skills
Job Application Guidelines
Registration:
- Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
- After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.
Log on:
- After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
- Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
- After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.
Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):
- On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
- Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
- Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
- The process will end by clicking the tab “Overview and Release”.
- Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.
Application process:
- To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
- Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
- Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
- To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
- Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
- Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
- To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.
In case of any challenges, please send your email query to [email protected]
If you experience any delay in receiving an email notification at the end of the e-recruitment registration process, please refresh your email. In case of any challenge, please send your query to [email protected]
Kenya Revenue Authority does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or offer)
