CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER – Harare Institute of Technology 100 views

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Cyber Security Engineer (1 Post) – Harare Institute of Technology

Full Time

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems or equivalent from a recognised university;
Must have professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, Sophos Certification or equivalent;
Must be a Certified Data Protection Officer;
Proven experience in cybersecurity engineering, IT security, or related roles;
Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security, operating systems and encryption technologies;
Experience in incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks;
Ability to communicate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences;
Familiarity with university ICT environments (learning management systems, research databases, cloud platforms) would be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Developing, maintaining, and optimizing security infrastructure (firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, encryption systems);
Monitoring systems and networks for anomalies using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools;
Conducting risk assessments, simulations, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify weaknesses;
Responding to and managing cybersecurity incidents, including investigation, containment and recovery;
Creating, updating, and enforcing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and guidelines;
Leading user awareness campaigns and provide cybersecurity training for staff, schools, and students;
Collaborating with academic departments and research centers to secure applications and platforms;
Ensuring proper backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning;
Prepare reports and documentation for internal stakeholders and external regulatory audits;
Staying up to date on current threat landscapes, emerging technologies, and higher education cybersecurity standards.