Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 25, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Judicial Service Commission is established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with a mandate of promoting and facilitating the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and the efficient, effective and transparent administration of justice.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION- ICT Officer I-ICT Security (JSG 5)
Job Reference Number: V/No.15/2022
Number of Positions: One (1)
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary Scale: Kshs. 104,300 – 131,100 p.m

Job Purpose:
The job holder will be responsible for developing, deploying and maintaining key ICT Security architecture and infrastructure to ensure all online services are secured.

Reporting Responsibilities:
The job holder is responsible to the Senior ICT Officer
Area of Deployment: Directorate of ICT

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Conducting research and development/security intelligence on new
areas in security to input to strategy;
ii. Designing cyber security solutions in line with best practices to ensure
deployment of best in class solutions;
iii. Defining cyber security requirements and acceptance criteria for new
systems;
iv. Drafting and evaluating business cases, RFIs/RFPs, conduct proof of
concepts, technical evaluations;
v. Lead in testing, implementation, deployment and commissioning of new
solutions;
vi. Recommending major security upgrades where required and work with
the operations team to implement;
vii. Scheduling for all security programs to be continually improved to
maximize their returns/benefits;
viii. Conducting knowledge transfer to other team members/staff on new or
topical areas;
ix. Regularly recommending and applying system security updates and
patches;
x. Detection of systems security breaches and prevention of their
recurrence;
xi. Undertaking research for ICT security solutions for Business functions;
and
xii. Supervising, mentoring and nurturing staff under supervision.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –
i. A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer
Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science &
Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology
(BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and
Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
ii. Possess at least one (1) Professional certifications in CEH, CHIF, CISSP
or equivalent;
iii. A Management course or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
and
iv. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Experience:
i. A minimum three (3) years relevant work–experience with at least one
(1) year at Supervisory Level.
ii. Knowledge/experience working on Vulnerability Management, Threat
Intelligence, Python/PHP, bash scripting and/or PowerShell,
Penetration Testing, etc. is imperative.
iii. Deployment of Cisco and/or Fortinet security solution will be an added
advantage

Job Core Competencies:
i. Good Interpersonal and Communication skills;
ii. Supervisory and Problem–solving skills;
iii. Confidentiality and High Integrity;
iv. Hands–on and Results Oriented;
v. Ability to work under pressure; and
vi. Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by:
1. Filling an Online Application Employment Form available at the Judiciary jobs portal:
https://www.jsc.go.ke/index.php/careers/ 
2. Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application: –
a) A letter of application;
b) A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such as past employment record (if any), community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity (if any), past and present and legal professional engagement;
c) Names of three (3) professional references and two (2) character references who can verify and comment about the applicant’s past and present employment or engagement;
d) Copies of admission certificate to the roll of advocates, testimonials, professional certificates and academic transcripts;
e) Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photographs (2 No.); and
f) Five (5) samples of any professional writings, including but not limited to judgments, advocacy submissions in courts, scholarly writings or any legal publications that the applicant has authored.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit valid clearance certificates from the following bodies during the interview: –
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation
• Ethics and Anti–Corruption Commission
• A recognized Credit Reference Bureau
• Recommendation from the relevant Professional Body, as the case may be, as being in Good Standing
• Advocates Complaints Commission
• Law Society of Kenya
Applicants MUST take note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job application as the same will be verified by relevant bodies.
The application must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 11TH MARCH, 2022 AT 5.00PM
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.

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