Vacancy title:
Information Security Specialist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Computer & IT]

Jobs at:
Pharmacy and Poisons Board

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 20 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, October 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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, intrusion detection/prevention systems (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:

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

Important Notice

• Candidates will be required to submit copies of the following documents: detailed curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, academic certificates, KRA PIN, NCPWD certificate (for disabled persons), and passport photo
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates from KRA; EACC; Credit Reference Bureau and the Kenya Police as per Chapter Six of the Constitution
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring with them original certificates listed above with national ID card or passport
• Please note that it is an offence to give false or misleading information to the PPB
• PPB does not charge any fee in the recruitment process
• Pharmacy and Poisons Board is an equal opportunity employer
• Persons with disability, female candidates, marginalized and minority groups are encouraged to apply

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Quick Guiding Steps

• Access the application system in the following link: Click here 
• Fill out all the mandatory areas and upload the required documents in portable document format (pdf)
• All documents uploaded should be named appropriately
• Click the 'submit' button and logout

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