JOB DESCRIPTION | |||
Job Title | Job Grade | UCC6 | |
Department | ICT and Research | Division/ Section | Cyber Security |
Reports To | Senior Officer Information Security | Supervisees | None |
Location | Communications House |
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Review Date | May 2025 | ||
Job Purpose | |||
Identify and analyze emerging cyber threats, monitor and assess associated risks, correlate intelligence from multiple sources, deliver concise and actionable recommendations. | |||
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities | |||
1. Monitor and maintain and automate cyber threat intelligence feeds/platforms 2. Identify, collect, analyse, and correlate threat data from diverse sources, with an aim of producing sector intelligence reports. 3. Support the investigations of reported cybersecurity incidents and eradication efforts. 4. Conduct security assessments to strengthen cybersecurity resilience and ensure continuous operation of information security tools and technology. 5. Create and evaluate indicators of compromise to improve the Communication sector’s cybersecurity posture. 6. Research emerging cyber threats, attack methodologies, and evolving threat landscapes. 7. Maintain flexibility to accommodate any other duties assigned by the line supervisor from time to time. | |||
Key Performance Indicators | |||
1. Number of cyber threat intelligence reports and advisories generated. 2. Number of internal investigations conducted successfully. 3. Timeliness and relevance of insights provided on evolving threat landscapes. 4. Timely identification of cyber threats. 5. Number of cybersecurity awareness materials developed. 6. Quality of analysis reports on emerging cyber threats submitted. | |||
Education and Professional Qualifications | |||
Bachelor’s degree in cyber security/information security, computer science, information technology, telecommunication/computer/software engineering. Membership in a relevant information security/cyber security professional body is an added advantage Possession of a professional certification in information security/cybersecurity fields is an added advantage | |||
Working Experience | |||
Minimum of two (2) years of total experience in information security/cybersecurity, information technology, or a relevant field at the practitioner level in a corporate setting. | |||
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities | |||
Technical · Demonstrated understanding of malware technologies, incident response, penetration testing, and incident management. · Extensive technical experience as an analyst and attention to detail. · Be able to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate complex information · Proficient in computer hardware, internet applications, cryptographical technologies, security risks, threats, vulnerabilities, and risk assessments. · Strong report writing skills and clear recommendations. Behavioral · Strong communication skills. · Proactive initiative and innovation. · Collaboration and teamwork | |||