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Are you looking for Government jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, then you might be interested in Cyber Security Assistants job at The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is a government agency responsible for managing national identity registration in Uganda, with the mission to provide a comprehensive, reliable, and accessible identification system that supports national development, security, and service delivery. NIRA is widely recognized for its role in modernizing the identification process, contributing to improved governance, and facilitating access to public services.
The authority fosters a work culture of professionalism, integrity, and innovation, providing employees with opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment. NIRA regularly offers job opportunities, ensuring that staff members are empowered to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s goals. Established in 2015, NIRA has steadily evolved to become a cornerstone in Uganda's public service infrastructure, implementing digital systems to streamline identity registration and improve service delivery.
The organization’s business model is built on leveraging technology to ensure a seamless, efficient, and secure registration process for citizens. With a nationwide reach, NIRA serves all Ugandan citizens and residents, impacting areas such as electoral processes, access to services, and national security. The agency operates based on core values of transparency, accountability, integrity, and inclusivity, and it is dedicated to corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhance public awareness, promote digital literacy, and contribute to national cohesion. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.nira.go.ug.
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Cyber Security Assistants job at The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)
NIRA
RECRUITMENT OF TEMPORARY STAFF – MASS ENROLMENT AND MASS RENEWAL OF NATIONAL IDs
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) was established by the Registration of Persons Act (ROPA), 2015 and is mandated to establish and maintain the National Identification Register (NIR). The Authority is also charged with among others; the registration of citizens and legally resident aliens; assigning National Identification / Alien Identification Numbers (NINs/AINS) to qualifying persons and issuing Identification Cards to those 16 years and above; registration of births, deaths and adoption orders and issuance of the relevant certificates.
The first release of National Identification Cards in Uganda was issued in 2014 with validity of ten (10) years. NIRA intends to conduct a mass renewal and mass enrolment exercise for all expired cards and unregistered citizens. Section 66 of the Registration of Persons Act, 2015 makes possession of a National Identification Card or National Identification Number (NIN) a mandatory requirement for persons to access public services.
To support the above exercise, NIRA wishes to recruit suitable candidates for the following temporary positions:
12. Job title: Cyber Security Assistant
Reports To: Cyber Security Officer
Department: ICT
Job Summary: The Cyber Security Assistant will be responsible for assisting in safeguarding the integrity and security of the mass enrolment and mass renewal process and the gadgets that aid the process by identifying, assessing, and mitigating cyber threats.
Assists in designing, implementing, maintaining and reporting on appropriate system security.
Assists in ensuring staff compliance with approved ICT security policy and standards.
Assists in conducting tests of the disaster recovery plan.
Assists in coordinating access controls, detecting physical and system intrusion, and monitoring the CCTVs.
Assist in staying up to date with the ever-revolving cyber threats and the available updated security measures by carrying out continuous research.
Assists in responding to cyber and physical threats in a timely and efficient manner.
Assists in making incident reports on any threats.
Ensuring that data protection and privacy in accordance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019 is embedded.
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Manager Information
Systems
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with Honors in computer science, Computer
Engineering, Information Security, Information Systems, Information Technology or any related field
In-depth knowledge and experience in cyber security
Knowledge of management of hardware including servers, storage systems, data backup systems, desktops, access control devices and related devices.
Knowledge and experience in management and maintenance of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN), in addition to setting up network security features like firewalls.
Experience and Skills
Proven cyber security experience will be an added advantage.
Problem solving skills and ability to think algorithmically,
Ability to work under pressure and deadlines,
Ability to work with or without supervision, Ability to sit for long working on a computer,
Flexibility to work night shift and weekends.
Accuracy, Team player,
Good organizational skills, Cost awareness
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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