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Published: 13 May 2025

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Reference Number: AM/CA/5/25

Closing Date: 2025-06-02

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable upon successful completion of six(6) months probationary period

Remuneration:     As per KRA salary structure

Key Highlights

The Assistant Manager - Cloud Architecture & Technology Platform shall report to Manager – Cloud Architecture & Technology Platform

Job Purpose

The jobholder shall be responsible for defining, maintaining and evolving the emerging solution architecture to enable actualization of business objectives, harmonized with the Authority’s reference architecture and evolution of solutions for modern, efficient and optimal operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses the systems architecture currently in place and works with technical subject matter experts to identify and recommend areas of improvement.
• Supervises and leads the design, development, and deployment of best solution architecture practices, standards, and patterns.
• Plans and supports solutions architecture and innovation Tools and coordinates implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management in the unit.
• Continuously researches current and emerging technologies and proposes changes to the existing architecture where needed and ensure implementation of approved Systems Change Requests (SCRs) and taking lead in resolving complex issues.
• Conducts a system architecture evaluation and collaborates with process leads and IT development teams to implement identified improvements.
• Implementation of the unit’s Annual Work Plan and prepares monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports for the unit.
• Assesses the business impact that certain technical choices have and advises stakeholders appropriately.
• Ensure conformity to ISO (9001/2015 and 27001/2013) and data security requirements.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/ Management Information Systems / Business IT/ Computer Science / Business Administration / Management Course or any other related course.
• Membership of ISACA professional body or any other relevant technical professionally recognized body
• 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.
• Practicing License where applicable.
• Enterprise Architecture certification is an added advantage
• COBIT
• ITIL
• PRINCE 2 or PMP

Key Competencies

• Innovative thinking
• Organizational skills
• Resilience and Adaptability
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
• Customer-Centrism Approach
• Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity

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Published: 13 May 2025

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Reference Number: M/VM/5/25

Closing Date: 2025-06-02

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable upon successful completion of six (6) months probationary period.

Remuneration:     As per KRA salary structure

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The Manager - Vulnerability Management & Investigation Support reports to Chief Manager – Information Security.

Job Purpose

The jobholder shall be responsible for formulating and implementing strategies to ensure effective management of technical vulnerabilities in the Authority’s business systems and IT Infrastructure in order to enhance compliance with Information Security Policies and Security Best Practices.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support in formulation of Information Security strategies to ensure timely management of technical vulnerabilities within the Authority’s business systems and IT infrastructure.
• Develop patch management strategies on the Authority’s IT infrastructure and business systems.
• Provide information security advisories on acquisition and implementation of technology and third party integration involving/requiring information exchange
• Develop Units` Annual Work Plan.
• Coordinate the provision of technical support to relevant stakeholders in investigation of information security incidences.
• Prepare Unit annual budgets and ensure prudent utilization of allocated funds
• Prepares Unit monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports
• Develop, mentor and coach and manage staff performance in the Unit.
• Develop security controls in the Authority’s IT infrastructure and business systems and co-ordinate technical vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on KRA’s IT infrastructure and business systems.
• Manage KRA systems’ Security testing prior to deployment to production and review technical information systems security requirements for acquisition of business systems.
• Ensure conformity to ISO (9001/2025 and 27001/2013) and data security requirements within the unit.

Person Specification

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Technology or relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• A Master’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, will be an added advantage.
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution, will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) year’s work experience in a similar role, and at least two (2) years at Assistant Manager level or a comparable position

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Any of the following professional certifications:

• CEH, CISSP, ECIH, CFHI, CISM, CISA, MCSE, CCNA
• Certification in Project Management or IT Governance
• Membership to a professional body with a valid practicing certificate/license

Previous relevant work experience required

• Working experience in security tools such as python, firewalls, IPS, SIEM, SOAR, SQL, LINUX, databases etc.
• Knowledge in Vulnerability Management and penetration testing.
• Experience in the Information Security Management System (ISMS sec).
• Experience in a Computer Forensics and Investigations.

Competencies

• Budgeting skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Analytical skills
• Performance and results.
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Innovative thinking
• Negotiation skills
• Resilience and Adaptability

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Published: 13 May 2025

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Reference Number: M/QA/5/25

Closing Date: 2025-06-02

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable upon successful completion of six (6) months probationary period.

Remuneration:     As per KRA salary structure

Job Highlights                                 

The Manager – Quality Assurance, Release, Change & Configuration Management reports to the Chief Manager – Business Application Support, QA, Change and Release in BSTEM department.

Job Summary

The jobholder shall be responsible for Software and Hardware quality assurance, configuration and change management process in the Authority. The person shall ensure overall implementation of quality assurance, change and configuration best practices, and lead/manage implementation of those practices across the various programmes and projects within the Authority.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support the planning, design and execution of test plans, test scripts and process plans for projects.
• Work closely with various departments to perform and validate test cases based on quality requirements and recommend changes to predetermine quality guidelines.
• Ensure that the end product meets the minimum quality standards, is fully functional and user friendly.
• Support resource allocation decisions during project prioritization with stakeholders
• Lead and guide assigned team reportees on required quality assurance deliverables.
• Apply Quality Assurance expertise on assigned initiatives and undertake research on best practice as part of benchmarking.
• Leads Quality Assurance and Change Configuration Management in the Authority.
• Ensure Quality Assurance & testing team adhere to Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and best practices by managing Quality Assurance activities including regression, performance, stress, load testing.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Information Technology or relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’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, will be an added advantage.
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution, will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) year’s work experience in a similar role, and at least two (2) years at Assistant Manager level or a comparable position.

Key Competencies

• Innovative thinking
• Organizational skills
• Resilience and Adaptability
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
• Customer-Centrism Approach
• Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity
• Certified International Software Testing Qualification Border (ISTQB) Tester
• IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• Project Management Certification
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
• Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)
• Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP)
• ISO 27001
• International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC)
• International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)

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Published: 13 May 2025

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Reference Number: M/PP/5/25

Closing Date: 2025-06-02

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable upon successful completion of six (6) months probationary period.

Remuneration:     As per KRA salary structure

Job Summary

The jobholder shall be responsible for overseeing the successful execution and management of projects related to Domestic Taxes (LMT/MST).The person shall ensure coherence and synergy among projects, effective governance, timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversee projects related to domestic taxes.
• Identify and manage interdependencies among projects to ensure coherence and synergy within the sub-portfolio.
• Develop, maintain and implement appropriate governance structures within the sub-portfolio.
• Manage relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure their deliveries align with project and organizational
• Lead the planning phase for all projects within the portfolio, from defining objectives and scope to resource allocation and risk assessment.
• Track and manage key milestones to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Coordinate with user departments to ensure acceptability of project outputs within the departments.
• Address and resolve bottlenecks or challenges that hinder project progress.
• Oversee the successful delivery of all projects within the portfolio, ensuring outputs meet quality and scope requirements.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Computing, Engineering, Business and other relevant Degrees from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Computing, Engineering, Business and other relevant Degrees from a recognized university, will be an added advantage.
• Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile PM or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution, will be an added advantage.Membership to a recognized professional body is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) year’s work experience in a similar role, and at least two (2) years at Assistant Manager level or a comparable position.

• Training in Tax Administration will be an added advantage
• Certification in Certified Public Accounting is an added advantage

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Experience in managing large-scale technology and operational projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic leadership and management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines.
• Innovative thinking
• Organizational skills
• Resilience and Adaptability
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
• Customer-Centrism Approach
• Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity