Background

The Tanzania Forest Service Agency (TFS) is seeking to fill 3 positions for a Conservation Ranger III – ICT Officer specializing in Information System Security. This role is crucial for safeguarding the agency's information systems against evolving cyber threats.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist in monitoring and analyzing security events and incidents to identify potential threats to our information systems;
• To support the implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures to mitigate risks;
• To participate in vulnerability assessments and security audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements;
• To collaborate with cross-functional teams to educate staff on security best practices and protocol;
• To help maintain documentation of security incidents, investigations, and responses;
• To stay updated on the latest security trends and technologies to enhance our security posture;
• To perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications

• Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development from a recognized institution.
• The candidate shall be required to attend and pass Paramilitary recruit course.

• To assist in monitoring and analyzing security events and incidents to identify potential threats to our information systems;
• To support the implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures to mitigate risks;
• To participate in vulnerability assessments and security audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements;
• To collaborate with cross-functional teams to educate staff on security best practices and protocol;
• To help maintain documentation of security incidents, investigations, and responses;
• To stay updated on the latest security trends and technologies to enhance our security posture;
• To perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor from time to time.

• Information System Security
• Security event monitoring
• Security incident analysis
• Threat identification
• Security policy implementation
• Risk mitigation
• Vulnerability assessment
• Security audits
• Compliance
• Staff education on security best practices
• Documentation of security incidents
• Investigation
• Response
• Security trends and technologies

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Development from a recognized institution.
• Ability to attend and pass Paramilitary recruit course.