Information Security Specialists at Pharmacy and Poisons Board

Job Detail

Job ID 6772
Offered Salary 1000
Career Level Others
Experience 2 Years
Gender Both
Industry IT/Telcom
Qualifications Diploma/Degree/Masters
State Nairobi
City Nairobi

Job Description

Information Security Specialists at Pharmacy and Poisons Board

Job Purpose

The position is responsible for protecting the organization’s information assets by implementing and managing security measures to safeguard data and systems. Works to prevent data breaches, cyberattacks, and other security incidents, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the company’s digital infrastructure. This role requires expertise in identifying vulnerabilities, deploying security tools, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and address potential risks in the organization’s IT environment
Perform risk analysis and develop risk management strategies to protect sensitive data and digital infrastructure
Develop and maintain threat models to anticipate security challenges and address them proactively
Identify and analyze security gaps in systems, applications, and infrastructure
Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies, procedures, and standards across the organization
Establish and maintain access control policies and ensure that data is accessible only to authorized individuals
Monitor systems, networks, and applications for signs of suspicious activity or potential threats using security monitoring tools
Respond to security incidents (such as data breaches, malware infections, and denial-of-service attacks) including investigation, containment, and remediation
Lead post-incident analysis and reporting to identify causes and mitigate future incidents
Maintain and manage incident response protocols, and coordinate with internal teams and external agencies during incidents
Implement and manage security technologies such as firewalls, antivirus software, IDS/IPS, encryption tools, and vulnerability management platforms
Conduct regular updates and patches to security systems and software to protect against known vulnerabilities
Design and deliver information security awareness training to employees, helping them identify potential threats like phishing, social engineering, and malware
Create guidelines and resources for employees to follow security best practices, such as password policies, data encryption, and safe online behavior
Ensure the organization’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to data security and privacy
Prepare reports for management on the organization’s security posture and compliance status
Work closely with IT and development teams to design, build, and maintain secure IT infrastructure
Participate in secure application development by reviewing code and providing guidance on secure coding practices
Stay up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends to continuously improve security strategies

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

Have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or any IT-related field from a recognized institution
Hold Certified Industry Accreditations or membership of recognized industry associations and bodies
Be proficient in computer applications
Have good analytical and communication skills
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Method of Application

Visit https://web.pharmacyboardkenya.org/careers/ for details and application. Applications must reach PPB on or before 14 October 2025 at 11:59 pm EAT.

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