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.