Senior Officer – Information Technology, KNSRC

The following announcement is for a position within the Kuwait National Space Research Centre (KNSRC), a department within KFAS. Qualifications & Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a related field (with equivalency by the Kuwait Ministry of Higher Education) - Minimum of 4 years of experience in the same or related field - Proficient in English and Arabic. Key Accountabilities: - Implement and monitor cybersecurity policies, controls, and protocols to protect the Centre’s data, systems, and network assets. - Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk reviews, security checks, and coordinate actions to address identified issues. - Ensure IT systems, configurations, and user practices comply with KFAS security standards, applicable Kuwaiti regulations, and relevant international standards such as ISO 27001. - Manage identity and access controls and ensure user permissions are granted, reviewed, and revoked in line with policy. - Monitor security tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls, respond to security incidents, investigate root causes, and follow up on corrective actions. - Coordinate the integration of the Centre’s IT infrastructure with Kuwait University’s firewall and network to support secure and effective connectivity. - Configure and maintain VPN and WLAN infrastructure to ensure availability, performance, and security. - Configure and maintain WAN, LAN, and wireless networks, including routing, switching, and access-layer equipment. - Manage the configuration and performance of physical and virtual server infrastructure, including on-premises and cloud-hosted environments. - Implement patching, updates, and lifecycle management for servers, operating systems, applications, and network equipment to keep systems current and secure. - Manage storage solutions, backup systems, and data retention requirements to ensure data can be recovered when needed. - Coordinate the rollout of new IT systems, including tracking timelines, resources, and budget use. - Support the evaluation and management of IT vendors, suppliers, cloud providers, and third-party service providers to ensure service quality and value for money. - Monitor maintenance contracts, software licenses, and service-level agreements and follow up to ensure vendors meet their obligations. - Prepare technical specifications and support the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for IT purchases and participate in vendor evaluation processes. - Monitor warranty terms and vendor-supported systems and follow up on escalated vendor-related issues to ensure timely resolution. - Review opportunities to consolidate or retire systems to reduce licensing costs and operating expenses. Required Documents: - Curriculum Vitae (CV). - Copy of Civil ID. - Certificate of insured service periods issued by the Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS), dated on or after the announcement date. - Academic certificate(s) and transcript(s), including the final graduation GPA. - Equivalency of the academic certificate(s) from the Ministry of Higher Education, and Authentication of the transcript(s) for graduates of universities other than Kuwait University. DISCLAIMER: Applications that do not meet the requirements or fail to submit all required documents within the announcement period will not be considered.