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

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 personal
• Performing 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; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Information Technologist.

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; and
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is an added advantage .

Candidates who do not have the stipulated requirements need not 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.