Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable upon successful completion of six(6) months probationary period
Remuneration: As per KRA salary structure
Job Highlights
The role of Assistant Manager - Cyber Security Operations Center reports to Manager – Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC).
Job Purpose
The job holder shall be responsible for day to day operation of 24/7 cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC), analysis of threat intelligence from various internal and external sources, managing security incidents such as detection, analysis, response, and recovery, monitoring and analysis of potential and active threats targeting all KRA systems and IT infrastructure.
Duties and responsibilities
- Develop, review, record, monitor and report performance on key productivity indicators for incidents & security monitoring function.
- Coordinate identification, investigation of cyber-attacks targeted to the Authority’s networks and recommend suitable solutions to further secure company digital assets.
- Ensure that adequate security logs are captured and optimized across Organization's systems; perform deep-dive incident analysis by correlating data from various internal and external log sources for enhanced detection of cyber-attacks
- Enhance Information security through operationalization of 24/7 cyber security monitoring and surveillance within KRA's IT infrastructure to detect and deter cyber-attacks.
- Review cyber security data sets & reports received from the National Cyber Incident Response Team and other external sources. Collect threat intelligence from various sources (deep web/dark web, vendor security alerts, adversary behaviors, active incidents, national and international events, etc.), analyze associated threats and risks for recommendation of appropriate mitigating measures.
- Coordinate cyber threat hunting and content engineering activities in the Security Operation Center.
- Develops the unit Annual Work Plan, draft unit annual budgets and ensure prudent utilization of allocated funds.
- Prepares unit monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports;
- Develop, mentor and coach staff and manage performance of the staff
- Ensure conformity to ISO (9001/2015 and 27001/2013) and data security requirements.
Person specificationsk
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 relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
- Four (4) years relevant work experience, one (1) of which must be at Supervisory level.
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution, will be an added advantage.
- Working experience in security tools such as python, firewalls, IPS, SIEM, SOAR, SQL, LINUX, databases etc.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Any of the following professional certifications:
- CEH, CISSP, ECIH, CFHI, CISM, CISA, MCSE, CCNA,
- Certification in relevant security tools
Membership to a professional body with a valid practicing certificate/license
Key Competencies
- Innovative thinking
- Organizational skills
- Resilience and Adaptability
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Customer-Centrism Approach
- Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity
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 isupporthr@kra.go.ke
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 isupporthr@kra.go.ke
Kenya Revenue Authority does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or offer)
