Graduate Trainee – ICT Security - Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)

Kampala Deadline: Jun 27, 2025
IT, Software & Data Full Time Graduate

Reports To:                   Senior ICT Security Officer
No. of positions:         (1)
Department:                 ICT
Duty Station:                Duty Area

Job Purpose

To support ICT security operations by assisting in the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of security protocols and systems that protect UEDCL’s IT infrastructure. The trainee will gain practical exposure to information security best practices, tools, and frameworks under supervision.

Impact

The trainee contributes to a secure ICT environment by helping to detect vulnerabilities, analyze risks, and support cyber protection strategies—thus strengthening the organization’s digital resilience and service continuity.

Key Result Areas

  1. Assist in implementing security policies, standards, and procedures.
  2. Help monitor systems for threats, anomalies, or breaches using security tools.
  3. Support incident handling processes, including logging, escalation, and resolution tracking.
  4. Assist in periodic risk assessments and basic vulnerability scans under guidance.
  5. Help prepare awareness content and conduct user training sessions on cyber hygiene.
  6. Maintain security logs, assist in generating audit reports and status updates.
  7. Work with IT and compliance teams to support internal audits and external reviews.

Expected Outputs

  • Accurate security logs and incident tracking
  • Assistance with security audits and reviews
  • User support during awareness campaigns and phishing simulations
  • Well-documented security risks and mitigation suggestions
  • Increased understanding of tools like firewalls, endpoint protection, SIEM, and access control

Person Specifications

Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Graduated within the lastthree (3) years

Experience

  • No formal work experience required

Competencies

  • Basic understanding of information security concepts and risks
  • Familiarity with common security tools (e.g., antivirus, firewalls, SIEM, etc.)
  • Good analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and evolving threat landscapes
  • High level of integrity and attention to confidentiality
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and reporting skills
  • Adaptability and eagerness to grow in a dynamic ICT security environment

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