Cybersecurity Officer job at National Information Technology Authority- Uganda ( NITA-U )


Cybersecurity Officer
2025-09-17T10:17:27+00:00
National Information Technology Authority- Uganda ( NITA-U )
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FULL_TIME
Uganda
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Computer & IT
UGX
MONTH
2025-09-24T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8

The primary purpose of the Officer will be to manage the cybersecurity operations of the Office.

Key Accountabilities:
a) Implement (install, configure, integrate) and maintain (troubleshoot and optimize) appropriate security solutions (hardware and software) for the protection of the Office’s information assets.
b) Conduct security assessments regularly to identify and close any vulnerabilities.
c) Keep security solutions up to date.
d) In the case of third-party vendors, verify security strength and performance.
e) Identify and specify information security requirements in all IT-related installations of the Office.
f) Perform security monitoring.
g) Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.
h) Monitor and report on compliance with information security policies and standards.
i) Analyze IT specifications to assess security risks.
j) Conduct periodic audits to determine security violations and inefficiencies.
k) Proactively investigate suspicious activities, ensuring that potential security incidents are correctly defended, identified, analyzed, investigated, and escalated.
l) Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
a) Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related area.
b) Certification in any of the following is required: CISA, CCNA-Security, CEH, CISM, or CISSP.

Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of working experience in a cybersecurity-related role in a busy organization.

Technical Expertise:
a) Strong networking and application security.
b) Strong firewall background.
c) Maintenance and use of security products in an enterprise environment.
d) Knowledge of Windows PC and server environment and software, TCP/IP connectivity, and an understanding of client server applications.

Nature and Scope:
a) Able to prioritize and co-ordinate work streams/projects to drive delivery of tasks.
b) A resilient team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, who is willing to take responsibility leading and working with others to create breakthrough solutions to complex problems.
c) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).

bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Cybersecurity Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Computer & IT]

Jobs at:
National Information Technology Authority- Uganda ( NITA-U )

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 24 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The primary purpose of the Officer will be to manage the cybersecurity operations of the Office.

Key Accountabilities:
a) Implement (install, configure, integrate) and maintain (troubleshoot and optimize) appropriate security solutions (hardware and software) for the protection of the Office’s information assets.
b) Conduct security assessments regularly to identify and close any vulnerabilities.
c) Keep security solutions up to date.
d) In the case of third-party vendors, verify security strength and performance.
e) Identify and specify information security requirements in all IT-related installations of the Office.
f) Perform security monitoring.
g) Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management.
h) Monitor and report on compliance with information security policies and standards.
i) Analyze IT specifications to assess security risks.
j) Conduct periodic audits to determine security violations and inefficiencies.
k) Proactively investigate suspicious activities, ensuring that potential security incidents are correctly defended, identified, analyzed, investigated, and escalated.
l) Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
a) Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related area.
b) Certification in any of the following is required: CISA, CCNA-Security, CEH, CISM, or CISSP.

Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of working experience in a cybersecurity-related role in a busy organization.

Technical Expertise:
a) Strong networking and application security.
b) Strong firewall background.
c) Maintenance and use of security products in an enterprise environment.
d) Knowledge of Windows PC and server environment and software, TCP/IP connectivity, and an understanding of client server applications.

Nature and Scope:
a) Able to prioritize and co-ordinate work streams/projects to drive delivery of tasks.
b) A resilient team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, who is willing to take responsibility leading and working with others to create breakthrough solutions to complex problems.
c) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form (which can be downloaded from the NITA-U official website https://www.nita.go.ug/publication/job-application-forms), with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.

The Executive Director,
National Information Technology Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda

Tel: 0417 801 038

The deadline for applications for the positions is 24th September 2025 (Not later than 1700 hrs. Local Time). Only Soft copy applications will be accepted, and no application will be considered without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above). You can apply for a maximum of two positions.

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