Aga Khan University Jobs in Kenya
Aga Khan University Analyst - Information Security Jobs in Kenya
IntroductionThe Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not for profit, International University first established in 1983, with 11 teaching sites in eight countries. The Medical College in East Africa is part of a visionary plan to create a comprehensive university in East Africa with a health sciences regional hub in Nairobi and campuses in Dar es Salaam and Kampala.
Responsibilities
Perform technology and information security risk assessments.
Perform IS policy and procedures gap assessments against information security, regulatory requirements and governance standards. For example 15027001:2013, COBIT, PCI-D55 etc.
Liaise with IT and internal/external audit teams during information systems audit. Work as a central point of contact from IT to ensure appropriate flow of information to audit team with any delay.
Work with IT team for successful closure of the audit observations Perform internal assessments and identify gaps in current documentation and operations.
Assist in organizing information security trainings and campaigns for AKU staff.
Ensure implementation of Security Incident and Threat Response process.
Educate IT and business users and ensure all critical information assets are classified properly.
Conduct routine security reviews of networks, infrastructure, identify gaps, report issues to concerned units and management and tracking for timely closure.
Review audit logs of servers, network equipment and firewalls on a monthly basis. Review SIEM logs on a daily basis to detect and identify cyber-attacks.
Monitor for security breaches and investigate a violation when one occurs. Assess and respond to network security events and alerts identified through SIEM.
Coordinate with IT and business on security concerns for network, infrastructure and various projects. Assist in remediation
efforts related to security incidents, vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
Ensure that appropriate measures have been taken to protect all AKU digital information assets from all kind of malicious software. For example, malware, viruses, worms, Trojans, etc. Review configurations of network devices: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Protection Systems, network switches, network routers, VPN implementations for security perspective.
Implement data encryption policy and procedure to ensure all confidential information is encrypted while in transit or at rest.
Any other task or project assigned by line manager.
Qualifications
8 Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security or related field. Advance degree highly preferred.
At least five (5) years of hands-on experience in Information Security risk assessments, policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, etc.
Network and security certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CISM, CISA, CEH, MCSE, and CISSP etc. would be a plus.
Knowledge of Information Security and IT standards including but not limited to ISO 27001, COBIT, HIPAA, NIST, ITIL etc. Experience in any Big 4 professional services firm would be a plus.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their resume by 9th February, 2018 to:
Manager,
Recruitment,
Aga Khan University Hospital
email address: hr.recruitment@aku.edu
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