Cyber Security Engineer – 2 Posts Job at Ministry of Health

Job Description

• As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will report to the Technical Manager (System Infrastructure) and oversee the implementation, administration, and maintenance of cybersecurity tools and protocols. You will analyze security risks, define strategies, and ensure IT networks and systems meet security standards.
• Your role includes managing firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and other security tools while conducting research to improve security measures. You will also provide technical support, monitor security incidents, and implement disaster recovery procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all security systems implemented have high availability and disaster recovery in accordance with best practices;
• Define, analyze and periodically review the cyber security strategy and roadmap based on the evolving threat landscape and ensure risks identified are mitigated;
• Architect and design cyber security systems in line with best practices to ensure they meet user requirements including adequate security, capacity and performance;
• Define cyber security requirements and acceptance criteria for new systems
• Select the best solution to be adapted by the Project;
• Implement, Test, Deploy all systems before deployments;
• Ensure proper security change management and system handover processes are followed;
• Recommend major upgrades where required and liaise with the projects team when doing the upgrades especially if it affects the design/architecture of the system;
• Ensure all security technology and processes implemented are continually improved to maximize on their returns/benefits;
• Manage all security aspects of projects and project consortium related issues in line with best practices;
• Define metrics and report periodically that clearly demonstrate return on security investment (ROSI);
• Conduct research and development on new areas in security and present on them for sensitization and knowledge transfer to other team members/staff.

Required qualifications, Skills and Experience

• At least six (6) years relevant work experience in implementing and administering Cyber Security tools, IT Networks, and knowledge of the various Operating Systems; and IT system Support and maintenance;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Information Security         Certifications          g.     CISSP, CISM, CISA,  Comptia Security+;
• Advanced Networking certifications e.g. CCNA, CCNP, Comptia Network+;
• Certifications in Microsoft Windows and Linux/Unix Operating Systems e.g. Redhat, LPI, Comptia Linux+;
• Demonstrate competency in the implementation and administration of various security tools e.g. Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention systems, Web application firewalls, Anti-DDOS, Antivirus, DLP etc.;
• Membership to the relevant professional body where applicable;
• Core competences including high professional and ethical standards; strategic thinking, analytical mind, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of web technologies e.g. cPanel, Apache, PHP, Joomla, WordPress and ASP will be an added advantage;
• Working knowledge of databases e.g. Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL, Postgress SQL will be an added advantage;
• Working knowledge of Virtualization Technologies e.g. VMWare, Open Shift, Open Stack will be an added advantage; and
• Working knowledge and experience in DevOps and Micro services technologies; Mobile and GSM technologies; and encryption technologies will be an added advantage.