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Are you looking for Administrative jobs in Uganda 2024? If yes, you might be interested in Senior Officer Incident Handling & Forensics job at Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing and guiding the development of the communications sector in Uganda. Established by the Uganda Communications Act of 2013, the UCC's mandate encompasses telecommunications, broadcasting, radio communication, and postal services, ensuring that these services are accessible, efficient, and reliable for all Ugandans.
Mission and Vision
The UCC's mission is to promote the development of a modern communications sector in Uganda, fostering an environment that encourages investment, innovation, and fair competition. Its vision is to create a vibrant communications sector that enhances the social and economic development of Uganda.
The UCC is committed to engaging with communities and stakeholders to understand their needs and challenges. Through initiatives such as public consultations, workshops, and outreach programs, the commission ensures that its policies and actions are aligned with the aspirations of Ugandans.
Senior Officer Incident Handling & Forensics job at Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
Uganda Communications Commission
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is a statutory body established under the Communications Act 2013 to regulate the Telecommunications, Data communications, Broadcasting, Postal and Radio communications and Infrastructure. To achieve this mandate, UCC seeks to recruit individuals with proven skills and competencies to fill the vacant positions below to assist the Commission implement its mandate.
Develop and maintain comprehensive incident response plans tailored to the communications sector, outlining procedures for detecting, assessing, containing, and mitigating cyber incidents.
Implement advanced monitoring tools and techniques to continuously monitor communication networks and systems for signs of security breaches, intrusions, malware infections, or other cyber threats.
Assess and prioritize reported security incidents based on their severity, impact, and relevance to critical communication infrastructure and services, ensuring a swift and effective response.
Serve as the central point of contact for coordinating incident response efforts internally within UCC and externally with communication service providers, government agencies, law enforcement, and other relevant stakeholders.
Lead efforts to contain and remediate security incidents, including isolating affected systems, removing malware, restoring services, and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Conduct post-incident analysis to identify lessons learned, gaps in security controls, and areas for improvement in incident response procedures, and prepare comprehensive incident reports for management, stakeholders, or law enforcement as required.
Provide training, guidance, and support to UCC staff, communication service providers, and other stakeholders on incident handling best practices, timely reporting, and response to security incidents.
Manage and review the performance of direct reports, assigning tasks effectively, setting development goals, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Maintain flexibility to accommodate any other duties assigned by the line supervisor from time to time.
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Key Performance Indicators
Implemented cybersecurity processes, procedures, guidelines, frameworks, and strategies.
Timeliness and accuracy in submitting periodic reports on investigated cybersecurity incidents, information security unit operations, and cyber and threat intelligence.
Implemented cybersecurity capacity-building programs.
Conducted on-site and off-site security examinations and advisory services.
Delivered information security consultancy sessions to internal and external stakeholders.
Accuracy and timeliness of incident report submissions.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Master’s degree in IT, IS, cyber security, computing or related field.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field.
Membership in a relevant professional body or possession of a professional certification in ICT security, CISSP/ GCIA/ GCFA/ CHFI/CEH/ CISA/ CISM.
Working Experience
Minimum of four (4) years of progressively experience in incident response, including handson experience in detecting, analysing, and responding to cybersecurity incidents. This may involve working in a security operations center (SOC), incident response team, or similar role where rapid incident triage and resolution are essential.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Technical
Knowledge of industry-standard incident response frameworks, such as NIST Incident Response Guide, SANS Incident Handling Steps, or similar methodologies, to guide and streamline incident response processes.
Proficiency in using incident response tools and utilities, such as packet capture tools, forensic analysis software, memory analysis tools, malware analysis and threat intelligence platforms.
Experience with IDS/IPS solutions to monitor network traffic, detect suspicious activities, and prevent unauthorized access or exploitation of vulnerabilities.
Knowledge of vulnerability assessment and management processes to identify and prioritize security vulnerabilities in systems and applications, and coordinate remediation efforts.
Knowledge of digital forensics principles and techniques to conduct thorough investigations, analyze digital evidence and determine the root cause of security incidents.
Behavioural
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Critical thinking, adaptability and resilience.
High level of integrity.
Interested persons can submit their applications using the link https://erp.ucc.co.ug/jobs to complete the online application form and upload their CV, Application letter and relevant certificates. The CV must include 3 referees including their email address and telephone number. The deadline for submitting applications is 22nd July 2024 at 5:00pm. UCC is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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