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Cybersecurity Specialist, DART

Category

Information Technology

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

Open

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Description (Public)

The Cybersecurity Specialist supports MOH to establish durable security operations practices aligned with Uganda's data protection requirements and recognized cybersecurity frameworks.

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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