THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT
Ref.No.EA.7/96/01/J/9 25th August, 2017
VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
On behalf of the TANZANIA COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY
AUTHORITY (TCRA), President’s Office,
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 10 vacant posts as mentioned below;
1.0 TANZIAN COMMUNICATIONS
REGULATORY AUTHORITY
The Tanzania Communications
Regulatory Authority (TCRA) is a quasi-independent Government body responsible
for regulating the Communications and Broadcasting sectors in Tanzania. It was
established under the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Act No.12 of 2003 to
regulate the electronic communications, and Postal services, and management of the
national frequency spectrum in the United Republic of Tanzania. The Authority
became operational on 1st November 2003 and effectively took over the functions
of the now defunct Tanzania Communications Commission (TTC) and Tanzania
Broadcasting Commission (TBC) respectively.
1.1 CYBERSECURITY ANALYSTS -3
POSTS
1.1.1
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.
Perform
cyber security incident coordination, analysis and response.
ii.
Produce monthly and quarterly reports on Incidents and threats activity
both locally, regionally and globally.
iii.
Perform
Digital Forensics investigation
iv.
Monitoring and analysing Cyber security threats on threat Intel’s
Perform cybercrime incident coordination, analysis and response
v.
Prepare
security advisories.
1.1.2
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
·
Bachelor degree in either computer Science; Engineering or Information
Technology from recognized institution. A minimum of THREE (3) years post qualification experience in a well-established
organization in areas of IT and preferably IT security
1.1.3
SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS:
A: Skills/Abilities:
·
Excellent
analytical skills
·
Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively as a team player
·
Good knowledge of security risks, threats and vulnerabilities
·
Flexible, creative and good team spirit
·
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage complex and delicate
tasks
·
Results and performance-driven with commitment to realization of the
Authority’s strategic objectives
·
Ability communicate and present clearly and team work
·
Proactive, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure
·
Self confidence in work planning and decision making
·
Ability
to explain difficult technical matters in easy wording.
·
Ability to use tools and techniques for problem solving
·
A good feeling for confidentiality and working in a procedural matter
·
Ability to handle stressful environment
·
Strong communicative and writing skills
·
Open minded and willing to learn
·
Passion with Information Technology Security
B: Desirable
·
Knowledge and understanding of various computing concepts especially
Internet technologies, TCP/IP protocols and general computer security concepts
·
Basic
knowledge of UNIX/ Linux distributions and Windows Operating systems.
·
Basic knowledge and experience of computer networking
·
Knowledge of various Internet protocols and applications such as SMTP,
HTTP(s), DNS, FTP, telnet, SSH, etc
·
Knowledge of Security threats such as DDoS, Phishing, Malware, etc
·
Basic knowledge of various security tools and technologies including
Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Firewalls, Log
Analysis, Encryption, Endpoint Security technologies such as Antivirus tools as
Network Packet Analysers
·
Experienced in any of the following programming languages: C, Java,
Perl, Python, Go and Shell scripting.
·
Have experience with social cultural implications of Information
Technology.
·
Experience working in the field of Systems Administration, IT Security,
Computer Networking, Systems Analysis, design and development.
·
Possession of IT security certification such as CEH, CHF and GREM will
be an added advantage.
1.1.4
INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER -3 POSTS
1.1.5
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.
Perform
security audits, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing;
ii.
Create awareness in area of cyber security & carryout capacity
Building programs;
iii.
Prepare
security alerts and warning;
Maintenance of TZ-CERT Website content and other
communication
1.1.6
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
·
Bachelor degree in either computer Science; Engineering or Information
Technology from recognized institution with relevant working. A minimum of THREE (3) years post qualification
experience in a well-established organization in areas of IT and preferably IT security
1.1.7
PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS:
A: Skills/Abilities:
·
Strong
communications and writing skills;
·
Ability to communicate complex security terms in easy to understand
wording.
·
Excellent analytical skills;
·
Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively as a team player;
·
Flexible, creative and open minded;
·
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage complex and delicate
tasks;
·
Result and Performance-driven with commitment to realization of the
Authority’s strategic objectives;
·
Proactive,
attention to detail, ability to work under pressure;
·
Self confidence in work planning and decision making;
·
A good feeling for confidentiality and working in procedural matter;
·
Open minded and must show ambitions and willingness to learn;
·
Passionate with Information Technology Security.
·
Understanding of various computing concepts especially Internet
technologies, TCP/IP protocols and general computer security concepts;
·
Knowledge and experience of UNIX/ Linux distributions and Windows
Operating systems;
·
Experience in computer networking concepts;
·
Knowledge and a good understanding of various Internet protocols and
applications such as SMTP, HTTP(s), DNS, FTP, telnet, SSH, etc.;
·
Knowledge of Security threats such as DDoS, Phishing, Malware, etc.;
·
Good understanding of Security Testing methodologies;
·
Experience in carrying out vulnerability assessment and penetration tests
using various Kali Linux tools such as nmap, maltego, nikto, wireshark,
metasploit, burpsuit, etc. Knowledge and experience of using various commercial
tools will be an added advantage;
·
Demonstrates experience in any of the following programming languages:
C, Java, Perl, Python, Go and Shell scripting;
·
A good knowledge and experience in various Information Security
Framework such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27000, COBIT etc;
·
Have experience with social cultural implications of Information Technology;
·
Possession of IT security certification such as CEH, OSCE and CISA will
be an added advantage.
1.1.8
SYSTEMS SECURITY ENGINEER- 4 POSTS
1.1.9
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.
Carryout
Malware analysis and reverse engineering
ii.
Deploy
and manage Intrusion detection mechanisms
iii.
Develop
appropriate security tools and systems
iv.
Administration
and Management of TZ-CERT systems and network infrastructure
v.
Deploy
and manage Honey Pot systems
vi.
Deploy and manage threat intelligence systems
1.1.10 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
·
Bachelor degree in either computer Science; Engineering or Information
Technology from recognized institution. A minimum of THREE (3) years post qualification experience in a well-established
organization in areas of IT and preferably IT security
1.1.11 SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS:
A:
Skills/Abilities:
i.
Good
communications and writing skills.
ii.
Ability
to communicate complex security terms in easy to understand wording.
iii.
Excellent
analytical skills.
v.
Flexible,
creative and open minded.
vi.
Ability
to plan, organizes, prioritize and manage complex and delicate tasks.
vii.
Result and Performance-driven with commitment to realization of the
Authority’s strategic objectives;
viii.
Proactive,
attention to detail, ability to work under pressure;
ix.
Self
confidence in work planning and decision making;
x.
A good
feeling for confidentiality and working in procedural matter.
xi.
Open
minded and must show ambitions and willingness to learn.
xii.
Passionate
with Information Technology Security.
B: Desirable
i.
Understanding of various computing concepts especially Internet
technologies, TCP/IP protocols and general computer security concepts.
ii.
Experience
in developing, deploying and managing information systems is required.
iii.
Experience in Systems Administrations especially in UNIX/LINUX as well
as Windows Operating systems is mandatory.
iv.
Experience
in computer networking concepts
v.
Knowledge and a good understanding of various Internet protocols and
applications such as SMTP, HTTP(s), DNS, FTP, telnet, SSH, etc.
vi.
Knowledge
of Security threats such as DDoS, Phishing, Malware, etc.
vii.
Experience with security tools and technologies including Intrusion
Detection & Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), Firewalls, Endpoint Security
technologies such as Antivirus tools.
viii.
Experience in any of the following programming language is required:
Python, Perl, Shell scripting, C and Java.
ix.
Have
experience with social cultural implications of Information Technology.
x.
A
thorough knowledge of Honeypot technologies.
xi.
Experience working in the field of Systems Administration, IT Security,
and Computer Networking as well Systems Analysis, design and development.
xii.
Possession of IT security certification such as CCNA/CCNP and GREM will
be an added advantage
GENERAL
CONDITIONS
i.
All
applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of age;
ii.
Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having
reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iii.
Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement;
iv.
Applicants
must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;
·
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced
Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
·
Form IV and
Form VI National Examination Certificates;
·
Birth
certificate
v.
Applicants
who will attach copies of the following certificates strictly not accepted;
·
Form IV
and form VI results slips
·
Testimonials
and all Partial transcripts
vi. Applicants employed
in the Public Service should route their application letters
through their respective employers;
vii.
Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever
reason should not apply;
viii.
Applicants
should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
ix.
Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced
level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of
Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
x.
Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The
Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU);
xi.
Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to
indicate;
xii.
A signed application letters should be written either in Swahili or
English and Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment
Secretariat, 27 Bibi Titi Mohammed Road, P.O.Box 63100, Maktaba
Complex, 11102 Dar Es Salaam.
xiii.
Deadline
for application is 9th
September, 2017 and;
xiv.
Only
short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview.
xv.
Presentation
of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal
action;
NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal
by using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/
and not otherwise (This
address can also be found at PSRS
Website, Click ‘Recruitment
Portal’)
SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT