Technology

Ict Officer Ii, Cybersecurity

Digital Health Agency (DHA)·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Onsite
TechnologyFull TimeOnsite
-Closes 1 Dec 2026

Description

  • Conducting research on industry cybersecurity policies, standards, guidelines & procedures that outline cybersecurity requirements and best practices;
  • Conducting research on industry existing policies and procedures on disaster recovery;
  • Preparing reports on the security events, incidences and occurrences;
  • Developing standard operating procedures for data, systems, infrastructure and networks on cybersecurity;
  • Assisting in development of cybersecurity content for sensitization and awareness creation to users;
  • Conducting research on emerging technologies in cybersecurity to address current and future cybersecurity challenges.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND

At a glance

Company

Digital Health Agency (DHA)

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

December 1, 2026

Created

November 11, 2026

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