CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST
  • Deadline - May 2, 2026

Experience

Minimum 1 -2 yrs

Description

The University seeks to engage a Cybersecurity Specialist in the Department of Information and Communication Technology

Responsibilities

As a CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST, you will be

  • Develop, implement, and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures
  • Monitor systems and networks for security threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and risk assessments
  • Coordinate incident response, investigation, and reporting of security breaches
  • Implement and manage security controls, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and access controls
  • Support secure configuration of servers, networks, and applications
  • Lead security awareness and training programs for staff and students
  • Support compliance with data protection laws, audits, and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain incident logs, risk registers, and security documentation
  • Advise management on emerging cyber threats and mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on cybersecurity initiatives
Qualification
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Network Engineering and Security or related field
  • Five (5) Ordinary Level Passes including English Language and Mathematics
  • Certification in information security will be an added advantage
  • Minimum two (2) years’ experience in cybersecurity or information security roles
Overview
  • Title

    CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST

  • Experience

    1 -2 yrs

  • Qualification

    Degree

  • Date Posted

    1 week ago

Gwanda State University

Excellence through Esprit De Corps

  • Landline

    08688009154

  • Whatsapp

    0781 924 111

  • Email

    human.resources@gsu.ac.zw

  • Website

    www.gsu.ac.zw

  • Location

    Epoch Mine , Filabusi