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Network Security Officer

DABS
1602

Position Title: Network Security Officer

2025-04-17    Kabul     Full Time     1602

Job Location: Kabul
Nationality: National
Category: Information Technology
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per company salary scale
Vacancy Number: VA-DABS-HQs/1404- 001
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Kabul
Organization: DABS
Years of Experience: 3 - 4 years
Contract Duration: Permanent
Gender: Male
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Close date: 2025-04-17

About DABS:

Breshna Sherkat (DABS) is an independent and autonomous company established under The Corporations and Limited Liabilities Law of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (IROA). DABS is a limited liability company with all its equity shares owned by the Government of Afghanistan (GoA). The company was incorporated on 4th May 2008 (15 Saur 1387) and replaced Da Afghanistan Breshna Moassassa (DABM) as the national power utility. DABS will operate and manage electric power generation, import, transmission, and distribution throughout Afghanistan on a commercial basis.

Job Descriptions:

The employee of this position is responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Network Security Monitoring: Monitoring the company's network for any unusual or suspicious activities, intrusions, or security breaches. This involves using various security tools and technologies to detect and respond to threats in real-time
  • Incident Response: Developing and implementing incident response plans to handle security incidents effectively. This includes identifying the source of the breach, containing it, mitigating the damage, and restoring normal operations
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing: Conducting regular assessments of the network's security posture, identifying vulnerabilities, and performing penetration tests to simulate attacks and discover weaknesses in the system
  • Security Policies and Procedures: Developing and maintaining network security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure that employees and users are aware of security best practices and comply with security protocols
  • Firewall and Intrusion Detection/Prevention System (IDS/IPS) Management: Configuring, monitoring, and managing firewalls and IDS/IPS devices to protect the network from unauthorized access and malicious activities
  • Access Control and Identity Management: Overseeing access control mechanisms and identity management systems to ensure that only authorized personnel can access critical network resources and data
  • Security Awareness Training: Conducting security awareness training sessions for employees to educate them about cybersecurity risks, social engineering, and best practices for maintaining a secure working environment
  • Network Security Improvement: Continuously identifying areas of improvement in the network security infrastructure and recommending and implementing appropriate security measures
  • Security Auditing: Participating in security audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of the company's security controls and procedures
  • Stay Up-to-Date with Security Trends: Keeping abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices to proactively protect the company's network from emerging risks

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science
  • Three years of experience in network and network security
  • Security certification (e.g. CEH, CISSP, CompTIA security, CCNA Security) are a plus
  • Cybersecurity Experience
  • Firewall Sophos and IDS/IPS Management
  • Security Tools and Technologies
  • Incident Responses
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
  • Access control and identity Management
  • Risk assessment
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Security awareness training 

Submission Guidelines:

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in applying for the job, The qualified and interested applicants can fill the online application form through the following link:

Link for online Apply

OnlineApplicationForm

Link for online Apply

http://hris.dabs.af/Recruit/Applicant/ApplicantApply/16A893F4-8E6C-4778-B6A8-9CDE831DC210

To ensure that your application is considered, please follow these submission guidelines:

  1. Submit your application by the deadline specified as late applications will not be considered.
  2. Fill out the application form completely and accordingly as incomplete form will not be considered. Make sure to provide all the necessary information, including your personal details, work experience, education and skills.
  3. Provide accurate contact information as this will be used for all communications regarding your application.
  4. Double-check your applications before submitting it to ensure that these are no errors or omissions.
  5. Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test or interview. If you’re not contacted within two or four weeks after the closing date, please know that your application has not been considered for the post.

Note: The internal employees of DABS are required to get the approval of their respective head of division and submit it along with application form, otherwise the application will be rejected.

We appreciate your interest in DABS and look forward to reviewing your application, if you have any questions contact us on this phone number:

Contact Number: 020251369

Submission Email:

http://hris.dabs.af/Recruit/Applicant/ApplicantApply/16A893F4-8E6C-4778-B6A8-9CDE831DC210

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