Information Security Officer – Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority

1.1.5 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Perform security audits, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing;
ii. Create awareness in area of cyber security & carryout capacity Building
programs;
iii. Prepare security alerts and warning;
Maintenance of TZ-CERT Website content and other communication

1.1.6 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor degree in either computer Science; Engineering or Information•
Technology from recognized institution with relevant working. A minimum of
THREE (3) years post qualification experience in a well-established organization
in areas of IT and preferably IT security

1.1.7 PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS:
A: Skills/Abilities:
Strong communications and writing skills;•
Ability to communicate complex security terms in easy to understand wording.•
Excellent analytical skills;•
Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively as a team player;•
Flexible, creative and open minded;•
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage complex and delicate tasks;•
Result and Performance-driven with commitment to realization of the Authority’s•
strategic objectives;
Proactive, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure;•
Self confidence in work planning and decision making;•
A good feeling for confidentiality and working in procedural matter;•
Open minded and must show ambitions and willingness to learn;•
Passionate with Information Technology Security.•
B: Desirable
Understanding of various computing concepts especially Internet technologies,•
TCP/IP protocols and general computer security concepts;
Knowledge and experience of UNIX/ Linux distributions and Windows Operating•
systems;
Experience in computer networking concepts;•
Knowledge and a good understanding of various Internet protocols and•
applications such as SMTP, HTTP(s), DNS, FTP, telnet, SSH, etc.;
Knowledge of Security threats such as DDoS, Phishing, Malware, etc.;•
Good understanding of Security Testing methodologies;•
Experience in carrying out vulnerability assessment and penetration tests using•
various Kali Linux tools such as nmap, maltego, nikto, wireshark, metasploit,
burpsuit, etc. Knowledge and experience of using various commercial tools will
be an added advantage;
Demonstrates experience in any of the following programming languages: C,•
Java, Perl, Python, Go and Shell scripting;
A good knowledge and experience in various Information Security Framework•
such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27000, COBIT etc;
Have experience with social cultural implications of Information Technology;•
Possession of IT security certification such as CEH, OSCE and CISA will be an•
added advantage.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of age;
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement;
iv. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;•
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;•
Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;•
Birth certificate•
v. Applicants who will attach copies of the following certificates strictly not accepted;
Form IV and form VI results slips•
Testimonials and all Partial transcripts•
vi. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters
through their respective employers;
vii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason
should not apply;
viii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
ix. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level
education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania
(NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
x. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU);
xi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to
indicate;
xii. A signed application letters should be written either in Swahili or English and
Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
27 Bibi Titi Mohammed Road, P.O.Box 63100, Maktaba Complex, 11102 Dar Es
Salaam.
xiii. Deadline for application is 9
th
September, 2017 and;
xiv. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview.
xv. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal
action;
NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the
following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz / and not otherwise (This address
can also be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)
SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT

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