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UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA

Director ICT Security

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA

  • Kingston and St. Andrew / St. Catherine / St. Thomas
  • Not disclosed
  • Permanent full-time
  • Updated 02/03/2026
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The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill a prestigious position within our esteemed institution. We are seeking individuals with exceptional qualifications who are committed to making a significant impact on education and innovation.

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA
 
Technology and Information Management Division
Cyber and Network Security Unit (CNSU)
 
 
Director ICT Security
 
The Director, ICT Security, is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for the University’s cybersecurity, information security, data protection, and cyber risk management programmes. The role safeguards the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all institutional information assets by establishing robust security governance frameworks, directing cyber operations, and ensuring compliance with international cybersecurity and privacy standards. The Director leads enterprise security strategy, cyber defense operations, risk management, regulatory compliance, and incident response, while embedding a secure-by-design culture across all technology initiatives.
 
 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:                    
 
Essential Qualification:
  1. Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT, or related field
    (Bachelor’s + extensive experience acceptable)
  1. Professional cybersecurity certification:
  1. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  1. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Or equivalent
 
Desirable Qualification:
  1. Data Privacy Certification (e.g., CIPP/E, CDPO)
  1. ITIL / COBIT / ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
  1. PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile Certifications
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
  • have a minimum of five (5) years in a similar capacity
  • Sound knowledge of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts.
  • Sound knowledge of patch management with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner while understanding business impact.
  • Working knowledge of various security technologies such as network and application firewalls, host intrusion prevention and anti-virus.
 
 

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