ICT Officer I, Cybersecurity

Digital Health Agency (DHA)

The Digital Health Agency (DHA) is a government body dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery through the integration of cutting-edge digital technologies. Our mission is to enhance healthcare accessibility, improve patient outcomes, and ensure data security by developing and maintaining a comprehensive digital health ecosystem across Kenya.

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ICT Officer I, Cybersecurity

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 3 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field ICT / Computer

Description

• Implementing encryption algorithms to protect data at rest and in transit;
• Performing the penetration testing exercise and vulnerability scans to check for systems weaknesses and identify vulnerabilities;
• Undertaking a business impact assessment to evaluate the potential impact of the systems downtime on healthcare operations, patient care, and legal compliance;
• Sensitizing users on cybersecurity best practices and risks;
• Conducting cybersecurity campaigns or security drills to ensure staff awareness and assess preparedness;
• Updating cybersecurity systems by applying the necessary patches and ensuring they are up to date to avoid vulnerabilities;
• Performing the penetration testing exercise and vulnerability scans to check for systems weaknesses and identify vulnerabilities;
• Monitoring of systems, networks and endpoints to detect any suspicious activities;
• Identifying the critical digital health systems and define acceptable recovery time objectives and recovery point objectives based on business needs and regulatory requirements; and
• Conducting a risk assessment to identify potential threats.

Requirements

• Cumulative period of three (3) years’ relevant work experience at the grade of ICT Officer II, Cybersecurity or in a comparable position;

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and

• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results.

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