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Makerere University is the oldest and premier University in Uganda which strives to becoming the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa.
Assistant IT Officer - Security job at Makerere University | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Established in 1922 as a technical school, Makerere University is Uganda's oldest and largest institution of higher learning, located in Kampala. Over the decades, it has evolved into a premier university, offering 145 undergraduate programs and over 139 postgraduate courses across nine colleges and one school. The university has earned a reputation for academic excellence, producing influential alumni, including several African presidents and Nobel laureates. Its mission is to provide transformative and innovative teaching, learning, research, and services responsive to dynamic national and global needs.
Makerere fosters a work culture that emphasizes accountability, professionalism, inclusivity, integrity, and respect, offering job opportunities in academia, administration, and research. The institution has a significant national and regional presence, serving approximately 36,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates. Its business model focuses on delivering diverse programs and research outputs, contributing to societal development. The university is committed to corporate social responsibility through community engagement and development initiatives. For more information, visit www.mak.ac.ug.
Are you looking for IT jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Assistant IT Officer - Security job at Makerere University
Full Time
Deadline:
17 Mar 2025
Job Title
Assistant IT Officer - Security job at Makerere University
Makerere University
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant IT Officer - Security (Entry Level Jobs)
Organization: Makerere University Kampala
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Deadline: 17th March 2025
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Conducting periodic vulnerability assessment and managing threats to ICT assets;
Analysing the logs of various systems for initiating preventive mechanisms;
Monitoring adherence to information security policies and standards;
Providing solutions to information security incidents and manage IT business continuity;
Providing information security consultancy to the institution;
Documenting and reporting information on security incidents;
Facilitate compliance monitoring.
An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Information Science/System or Library or Information Science or Science in statistics, Mathematics/Physics/Electrical/Electronic from recognized University/Institution.
Skills/Competences
Information Communication Technology;
Planning, Organizing and coordinating;
Good understanding of international protocols and conventions
Behavioral competences;
Innovativeness
Teamwork and Networking
Concern for quality standards
Accountability
Knowledge management
Communicating effective
Flexibility
Age: Below 55 years

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