IT Cybersecurity Lead
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time.webp)
HARISS INTERNATIONAL
IT
Total Positions: 01
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: not mentioned
Posted 7 months ago
Job title: IT Cybersecurity Lead
Work Location: Hariss International Limited – Kampala, Uganda
Division / Department: IT Department
Reports to: Head of IT Job Purpose: The IT Cybersecurity Lead oversees an organization’s security operations, protecting networks, systems, and data from internal/external threats. The lead directs the teams to manage threat detection, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and policy enforcement. This role bridges technical security tasks with strategic compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related acceptable qualification.
- Proven experience in cybersecurity operations, threat management, or as a security analyst/engineer.
- Proficiency in network security, endpoint protection, and security tools (e.g., SIEM, PAM).
- Requires certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- In-depth knowledge of firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and network protocols (TCP/IP).
- Proficiency with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), EDR/XDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), NDR (Network Detection and Response), and DLP (Data Leak Prevention) tools.
- Experience in leading threat detection, incident handling, and digital forensics.
- Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001.
- Ability to use Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automating security tasks
- Ability to align security initiatives with overall business objectives.
- Strong ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, concise business impacts for non-technical stakeholders and executives.
- Experience building, mentoring, and the Cyber Security team and supporting the other IT team members.
- Creative thinking to resolve complex security challenges and identify root causes.
- Capability to maintain calm and direct response team under high-pressure scenarios
- Designing secure hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
- Utilizing AI for threat detection and behaviour analytics.
- Integrating security into the software development & Systems pipeline.
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