Job

IT Security Specialist at Rwanda Development board (RDB) | Deadline 1 Sep 2025

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities • Develop, implement, and enforce IT security policies, standards, and procedures across RDB. • Identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities in systems and applications. • Lead the response to security incidents, conducting investigations, and implementing corrective actions. • Promote a culture of security awareness among RDB employees, providing training and guidance. • Implement and manage security monitoring tools and systems to detect and respond to threats in real-time. • Ensure RDB’s compliance with relevant security regulations and standards. • Manage user access and permissions, implementing role-based access controls. • Provide training and awareness programs to staff on security best practices.

Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology3 Years of relevant experience
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

      3 Years of relevant experience

    • Master’s Degree in Software Engineering

      1 Years of relevant experience

    • Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering

      1 Years of relevant experience

    • Master’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology

      1 Years of relevant experience

    • Master’s Degree in Information Management

      1 Years of relevant experience

    • Master’ s Degree in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering

      1 Years of relevant experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering,

    3 Years of relevant experience

Required certificates

  • Certifications in CCNA, MCSE, MCSD, MCTs(.NET),LAMP/WAMP Framework or MCITP are an added advantage

Required competencies and key technical skills

    • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, Python and/or R;
    • Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage
    • Strong command of written and spoken English;
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment;
    • Strong skills in ITIL, PMP, CISSP, CISA and other relevant software and security systems;
    • Organized, with integrity and high professional ethical standards;
    • Demonstrated strong skills in networking and IT systems Security
    • Strong skills in Web application Penetration Testing (PT);
    • Demonstrated skills in IT security audits, Vulnerability assessment and remediation;
  • Detail orientated, proactive with strong team work skills;

Psychometric Languages

  • English

Psychometric Domains

    • Analytical skills

      Competence / Skills

    • Perceptual Speed and Accuracy

      Behavior and attitude

  • Fluid intelligence

    Behavior and attitude

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY

Visited 2 times, 1 visit(s) today

Join our WhatsApp group and channel to get the latest updates on jobs, tenders, scholarships, and other opportunities:

👉 Join WhatsApp Group 👉 Join WhatsApp Channel