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INFORMATION SECURITY ENGINEER: ICT UNIT: NATIONAL CENTRE (1 POST)

Zimbabwe Open University

Expires: 31 Mar 2025

Full Time

Harare

I.C.T

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Duties and Responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing and maintaining the university’s information security roadmap;Selecting and implementing security technologies and solutions;Overseeing the design and implementation of information security and data protection controls;Implementing technical and organizational controls to protect personalPerforming the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) on the University’s strategic information systems resources and prepares Threat and Risk Assessment Register;Participating in University systems-wide Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery Planning, and Incident Response Plans;Communicating risks and recommendations to mitigate risks;Overseeing all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of the University’s information security policies and procedures;Developing information, and cyber security awareness training and education programs;Facilitating penetration testing and vulnerability assessments;Acting proactively to prevent potential disaster situations by ensuring that proper protection is in place, such as intrusion detection and prevention systems, firewalls, and effective physical safeguards; andAny other duties as may be assigned by the Information Technologist.

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Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security or equivalent;Two (2) years’ experience in information security or cyber security;Certified Ethical Hacker Training (CEH) is a must;Knowledge of ISO 27001 is an added advantage; andCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is an added advantage .

Candidates who do not have the stipulated requirements need not apply.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications consisting of the following documents: application letter, certified educational and professional certificates as well as transcripts and curriculum vitae with contact details (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three (3) referees as follows:

in PDF format as a single document to: careers@zou.ac.zw

as hard copies which consist of three (3) sets of each of the above listed documents. All envelopes should clearly indicate the post being applied for.

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Job overview

  • Location

    Harare

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Expiry Date

    31 Mar 2025

  • Date Posted

    26 Mar 2025