Senior Officer – Information Technology, KNSRC

The following announcement is for a position within the Kuwait National Space Research Centre (KNSRC), a department within KFAS.

• 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.

• 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.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copy of Civil .
• 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.

Applications that do not meet the requirements or fail to submit all required documents within the announcement period will not be considered.