Entry Qualifications

Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Information System, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

To monitor performance, capacity, and availability of the network on an ongoing basis and recommend improvements in technologies and practices;
To collaborate with other staff in the ongoing definition of network design, services and procedures so as to ensure business continuity;
Participate in designing and installation of networks and related accessories and equipment;
Maintain and repair of Network active and passive equipment; Troubleshoot all network security related problems;
Maintain and implement security strategy and standardization methods;
Document and communicate network related problems, solutions and the implementation process;
Participate in configuration and management program to install updated security tools;
Perform maintenance activities, backups and restore of network components; Plan and appraise ongoing assessment and monitoring of application control, firewall, VPN, SSL, intrusion detection and prevention system and other network component policies;
Guarantee network security best practices are executed through auditing: routers, change control, firewall configurations and monitoring;
Responsible for periodic vulnerability testing, and lead remediation;
Articulate systems and methodologies as well as reply to security related events and support in remediation efforts;
Coordinate and oversee log analysis for e-GA managed services offerings to ensure customer policy and security requirements are met; and
Maintain network security devices to enable pro-active defense of networks within managed service, providing protective monitoring to multiple customers.
Salary Scale: TPCSS 5

Age Limit: Not more than thirty years (30) years.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers.
All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania.
People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and should indicate clearly in the application for Tanzania Posts attention;
Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates: – Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates; Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts; Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates; Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable); and Birth certificate.
Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: – Form IV and Form VI results slips; and Testimonials and Partial transcripts.
An applicant must submit a recent Passport Size Photo.
An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter through his respective employer.

An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).