IT Security Officer & Researcher

Africa (Malawi, Zambia,Nigeria, Zimbabwe,Egypt, Kenya)

Date Opened: April 13, 2025

Job Type: Full-Time

Workplace: On-Site


Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to protect our information systems and networks. In this role, you will identify, investigate, and resolve security threats, implement and maintain access controls, conduct periodic audits, and recommend improvements to strengthen our overall security posture. You will also monitor system performance, communicate system status, and stay current on evolving security technologies.

 

Responsibilities

  • Safeguards information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems.
  • Protects systems by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources.
  • Recognizes problems by identifying abnormalities; reporting violations.
  • Implements security improvements by assessing current situation; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements.
  • Determines security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits.
  • Upgrades the system by implementing and maintaining security controls.
  • Keeps users informed by preparing performance reports; communicating system status.
  • Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
  • Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
  • 4+ years of prior relevant experience
  • Expertise in Cloud security, and building secure private/public or hybrid networks
  • Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.
  • Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data (e.g. Netflow, FPC), and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions
  • Proficiency with such a thighs like: Anti-Virus, HIPS, ID/PS, Full Packet Capture, Host-Based Forensics, Network Forensics, and RSA Security
  • Proficiency on working with Unix-like environments.
  • Understanding of mobile technology and OS (i.e. Android, iOS, Windows), VMware technology

The Following Will Be Considered an Advantage

  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security – Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional)
  • Advanced knowledge of containerization and orchestration platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with security automation and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams