Cyber Security Surveillance Officer Job, IT Jobs Kenya 2021, 




Job Summary:     


The job holder is responsible for carrying out cyber security monitoring of the Authority’s IT infrastructure and business systems for malicious activity and/or active threats. The role also involves responding to security incidents including containment, eradication and recovery in the 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC).


Key Responsibilities



  • Monitor and analyze logs and alerts from a variety of different technologies across multiple platforms in order to identify and mitigate potential (or active) threats, intrusions, and/or compromises in the 24/7 SOC.

  • Provide timely detection, identification and alerts of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities.

  • Identify cyber-attacks targeted to the KRA network and systems, advise and block cyber attacks

  • Triage and investigate active threats, security breaches and other cyber security incidents.

  • Perform deep-dive incident analysis by correlating data from various sources. Generate/Review event analysis reports of incident investigations

  • Escalates cyber security events according to the Authority’s Cyber Security Incident Response Plan

  • Monitor and gather threat intelligence from the deep web and dark web for potential threats and incidents, and analyze such threats and risks and recommend appropriate mitigating measures.

  • Ensure conformity to ISO (9001/2015 and 27001/2013) and data security requirements.


Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT related field.

  • Must have at least one of the following certifications or training in CEH/CHFI/ECIH/CISSP or in relevant  information security solutions certification, or incidents response

  • At least one (1) year related IT security work experience in a large or busy organization.


Technical Skills Required



  • Experience in cyber security threat Analysis

  • Experience in incident management

  • Experience in digital forensics and malware analysis

  • Experience in security tests or vulnerability management

  • Penetration testing skills

  • Research skills

  • Experience in cyber security operations(SOC/CIRT)


Key Competencies



  • Ability to work long hours including night shifts

  • Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude

  • Excellent listening, communication and presentation skills

  • Reliable and thorough with a deep commitment to accuracy

  • Self-motivated and able to work independently

  • A team player

  • Ability to prioritize competing work commitments and deliver on time


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