PSC Secretary - ICT (Security & Audit Control) Jobs in Kenya

PSC Secretary - ICT (Security & Audit Control) Jobs in Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

The Secretary ICT, Security & Audit Control will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for overall policy direction and coordination of ICT Security and Audit Control. He/she will oversee the Cyber Security and Systems Audit & Control directorates. Specific duties and responsibilities will include: -

Aligning ICT vision, mission and strategic objectives to Kenya Vision 2030, National Digital Masterplan 2022-2032, Digital Economy Blueprint and Government agenda;

Planning, directing, controlling and coordinating ICT Security and Audit Control functions;

Strengthening governance and overseeing the formulation, implementation and review of ICT Security and Audit strategies, guidelines, standards, procedures and global best practice;

Facilitating the review and development of enabling institutional, legal and regulatory frameworks on ICT Security and Audit;

Spearheading resource mobilization, investment, budgeting, budgetary control accountability and prudent utilization of resources;

Overseeing the implementation of ICT Security and Audit standards, and best practice and ensuring their consistent application in the Information Communication Technology industry;

Overseeing the implementation of cybersecurity assessments and audits in liaison with other stakeholders;

Advising the government on ICT Cybersecurity and Audit matters;

Facilitating a framework for incident management;

Spearheading liaison and coordination of national ICT Security implementation initiatives with other sectors;

Facilitating research, development and implementation of cybersecurity and audit best practice;

Providing guidance on capacity building in cybersecurity and systems audit;

Providing leadership in public awareness and promotion of cybersecurity; and

Promoting government adherence to the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability principles for e-Government services.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate

must have: -

Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should be in the grade of Deputy Director, ICT, CSG ‘6’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;

A Bachelors degree in any of the following fields; Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics, Software/ Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

A Masters degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or in any other related discipline from a university recognized in Kenya;

Membership to a relevant professional body;

Outstanding managerial and administrative capability and wide professional experience in Information Communication Technology Policies and e-Government strategy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; and

Demonstrated clear understanding of National Development Policies, goals and objectives.

Note: Possession of a certificate in project management from a recognized institution will be considered an added advantage.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; PSC Secretary - ICT (Security & Audit Control) Jobs in Kenya

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