Uganda National Bureau of Standards Senior Technical Auditor/Information Technology Systems Jobs in Uganda

Uganda National Bureau of Standards Senior Technical Auditor/Information Technology Systems Jobs in Uganda

Reporting to the Manager Audit, the successful candidate shall be required to perform the following duties;

Provide input to the annual Information System (IS)/ Information Technology (IT) audit plan to be included in the overall departmental Annual Audit Plan.

Develop detailed IT audit work plans, information system audit programs/audit tests for specific engagements, audit schedules and risk assessments.

Conduct all assigned IS/ IT audits end-to-end; including planning, evaluating and documenting the results, reporting and follow up in accordance with the annual audit plan.

Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of IT Governance, Risk Management and Controls for the Bureau, particularly on applications and infrastructure security.

Conduct special IS/ IT project audits, including investigation of fraud and/ or irregularities, as required,

Conduct IT security audits (e.g. network, operating system and data center), including evaluating if security vulnerabilities are properly identified and mitigated. Coordinate the scope and performance of these reviews with departments and external security experts, where applicable.

Prepare clear and concise audit reports on audit findings, detect noncompliance with UNBS policies, guidelines, statutory requirements and procedures for discussion with management, and your immediate supervisor before final reports are issued for corrective action.

Provide first level assurance services on system development and acquisition process of all Information Technology Systems and modules being brought into the UNBS IT environment.

Conduct assessments on changed, newly added or implemented IT internal controls

Support Internal Audit Department to optimize the use of existing CAATs (i.e. Teammate, IDEA, EnCase and ACL Audit Exchange audit systems) such as providing internal technical support and knowledge sharing services to all users when necessary.

Develop and maintain productive client, staff and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.

Qualifications and Other Requirements

Post-Graduate qualification in Information Technology or computer science

or a related field from a recognized University/Institution

Honours Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems and/ or Technology or related field.

Professional qualification of Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a MUST

Other Professional Information Systems Audit/Security/Risk Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, etc. will be added advantage.

Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in areas of IT Audit/Risk/Security preferably with a large corporate environment.

Possession of technical knowledge in Core information system domains specifically Software development, Networking, Databases (MY SQL and MS SQL), Operating systems & Infrastructure (MS 2016 and above & UNIX related systems), Windows Active Directory and General Computer applications.

Understanding of information security standards, best practices for securing computer systems, and applicable laws and regulations

Working knowledge of ACL/ IDEA / EnCase and/or Teammate Audit Systems is an added advantage

Interested Candidates should also possess the following skills;

Good report writing skills together with basic knowledge of COBIT and best IT industry practices.

Knowledge of auditing standards and techniques is an added advantage.

Additionally, have good working knowledge in the areas of: information security, IT risk, software development lifecycle, network security, internet/cyber technologies, Computer forensics, ERP Systems and databases will be of added advantage.

Age: Between 30 and 45 years

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Uganda National Bureau of Standards Senior Technical Auditor/Information Technology Systems Jobs in Uganda

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