The Cybersecurity Specialist supports MOH to establish durable security operations practices aligned with Uganda's data protection requirements and recognized cybersecurity frameworks.
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Cybersecurity Specialist, DART
Category
Information Technology
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Kampala, Uganda
Vacancies
1 position
Closing Date
Open
Employer / Company
Palladium
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing
- Support deployment of endpoint detection, network access controls, identity management, and monitoring tools
- Establish security procedures for privileged access, patching, vulnerability remediation, and incident escalation
- Support secure design and operation of HIE, APIs, integration pipelines, and data warehouses
- Develop security runbooks, incident-response procedures, and security awareness materials
- Work with MOH to establish practical security operations routines
- Ensure alignment with the Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act and MOH policy
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, computer science, or related field
- At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, or network security
- Experience with vulnerability management, EDR, NAC, SIEM, IAM, and incident response
Skills & Competencies:
- Relevant certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 preferred
- Experience securing health information systems or government environments is highly desirable
- Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
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