Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU)
DUE: 08 FEB 2025
CYBER SECURITY ANALYST: NATIONAL CENTRE (1 POST)
Job Description
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performing the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) on the University’s strategic information systems resources;
- Preparing Threat and Risk Assessment Register;
- Participating in University systems-wide Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery Planning, and Incident Response Plans;
- Communicating risks and recommending on how 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 protections are in place, such as intrusion detection and prevention systems, firewalls, and effective physical safeguards.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A first degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent;
- Possession of a Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
- Certified Ethical Hacker Training (CEH) is a must;
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is an added advantage;
- At least 2 years experience in information security or cyber security.
- Knowledge of information security standards and procedures;
- Knowledge of security controls (IDS/ IPS/ Firewalls, etc.);
- Security testing tools use and result analysis (Kali, Nessus, ZAP, Metasploit) etc.
Candidates who do not have the stipulated requirements need not apply.
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:
CLICK HERE and register to be able to apply online and applications should be in PDF format as a single document.
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