MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY STAFF VACANCY Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post: IT SECURITY ENGINEER (1 Post) Reporting to: Business Solutions Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
-Develop and implement comprehensive IT security strategies, policies, and procedures to protect Midlands State University’s network infrastructure, systems, and data from cyber threats. -Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate potential risks and vulnerabilities. -Monitor security logs and alerts, investigate security incidents, and respond to security breaches in accordance with established protocols and incident response procedures. -Work with IT teams and academic departments to integrate security controls into system designs, software applications, and academic platforms. -Provide security awareness training and guidance to university staff, faculty, and students on best practices for information security and data protection. -Stay abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, and make recommendations for improving the university’s security posture. -Participate in the development and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure the university’s resilience in the face of potential cyber incidents. -Liaise with external partners, vendors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards governing information security.
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications and Experience
-Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field. -Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) is highly desirable. -Master’s degree is an added advantage -At least 3 years’ experience in the related field
How to Apply
Applicants must submit certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected]. The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.
Closing date for applications is Friday 05 September 2025. Note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.
