Assistant Director - Digital Transformation & Information Systems

Financial Reporting Centre (FRC)

Assistant Director - Digital Transformation & Information Systems

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
• Experience
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field ICT / Computer

Education

• Academic - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science)

• Academic - Master’s degree in Software Engineering (Master’s degree in Software Engineering)

• Academic - Master’s degree in Information Technology (Master’s degree in Information Technology)

• Academic - or equivalent qualification, from a recognized institution (or equivalent qualification, from a recognized institution)

• Academic - Master’s degree in Computer Science (Master’s degree in Computer Science)

• Academic - Master’s degree in Software Engineering (Master’s degree in Software Engineering)

• Academic - Master’s degree in Information Technology (Master’s degree in Information Technology)

• Academic - or equivalent qualification, from a recognized institution (or equivalent qualification, from a recognized institution)

• Academic - OTHER ( Shown merit and ability as demonstrated in work performance)

• Professional - Professional certification in CCNP (Professional certification in CCNP)

• Professional - Professional certification in CCNA (Professional certification in CCNA)

• Professional - Professional certification in MCSE, (Professional certification in MCSE,)

• Professional - Professional certification in MCSA (Professional certification in MCSA)

• Professional - Professional certification in MCSD (Professional certification in MCSD)

• Professional - Professional certification in N+ (Professional certification in N+)

• Professional - Professional certification in A+ OCA (Professional certification in A+ OCA)

• Professional - Professional certification in CEH (Professional certification in CEH)

• Professional - Professional certification in CISSP (Professional certification in CISSP)

• Professional - Professional certification in CISM (Professional certification in CISM)

• Professional - Professional certification in CDPSE (Professional certification in CDPSE)

• Professional - Professional certification in CEH (Professional certification in CEH)

• Professional - Professional certification in Linux+ (Professional certification in Linux+)

• Professional - Professional certification in Network+ (Professional certification in Network+)

• Professional - Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) (Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP))

• Professional - relevant programming languages (relevant programming languages)

• Professional - software development methodologies or equivalent professional certification, from a recognized institution (software development methodologies or equivalent professional certification, from a recognized institution)

• Membership - Membership to a relevant professional body, and in good standing (Membership to a relevant professional body, and in good standing)

• Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the ICT Security policy, framework, strategy and procedures for the Centre in line with Government policy and best practice

• Guide implementation of the information security strategy and roadmap for the Centre

• Coordinate the development and implementation of an effective information security awareness program for all staff of the Centre

• Lead in the development of a robust IT Security Business Continuity Management program, ensuring effective processes are set up and executed

• Provide continuous assurance of information systems around confidentiality, integrity, and availability

• Ensure vulnerability assessments & penetration testing is conducted and patching/remediation of vulnerabilities are done as per policy

• Drive the implementation, administration, and support of technology control systems as per the IS roadmap

• Oversee the continuous monitoring of technology assets for cyber incidents

• Ensure security incident response for effective response, containment, and recovery from security incidents or breaches

• Participate as a key stakeholder in the Centre’s Change Management governance process

• Participate and contribute towards developing and supporting IT practices

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the Centre achieves information security objectives

• Spearhead periodic audits, assessments, and reviews to ensure robust ICT security across the Centre’s infrastructure and systems

• Implement mentorship program for departmental staff

• Conduct performance review for direct reports to ensure effective delivery of departmental objectives

• Facilitate identification and mitigation of the department’s risks

• Review ICT network and data centres management reports and ensuring timely submission

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• Application Closing Date: 16 November 2026