Senior Information Security Officer

Infratel • IT Jobs • Lusaka • 4 months ago

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Job Description

Responsible for information and data security implementation. He/She shall be the cybersecurity officer for INFRATEL. The officer shall ensure complete adherence to data security principles and standards both for the data center as well as clients. The Officer will ensure security compliance of all application by conducting regular vulnerability assessments. The Officer will ensure that all third-party applications and devices comply with the security standards adopted by INFRATEL.

Key Responsibilities

Vulnerability Assessment

Conduct regular cybersecurity vulnerability assessments of applications, web sites and infrastructure components.
Advise the Data Centre and Implement Security in all systems.

Security Policy and Procedures

Develop and maintain a formal cyber threat intelligence programme through the collection, correlation and analysis of log events/information Develop, review, implement and maintain the ICT Security Strategy, Policy and Processes
Maintain Data Centre Physical Security
Monitor Video Footage for all Data Centers

Develop Risk Assessment and Conduct Penetration test.

Conduct IT Risk Assessments and Compliance
Conduct periodical penetration tests for systems.

Business Continuity

Establish, implement, and maintain an IT business continuity management methodology.

Software Quality Assurance

Liaise with developers to ensure security is embedded in all software developed solutions.

Security Awareness

Conduct regular employee security awareness programmes.
Implement security initiatives.

Information security management framework

Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO 27001, COBIT, Uptime Institute, PCIDSS
Maintain all processes for which INFRATEL Corporation is certified for
Responds to cybersecurity incidents.

Reporting

Provide periodical reports for all operations.

Management Updates

Provide and advise management on information security matters.

Minimum Qualifications

Full Grade 12 Certificate
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/Computer Science or any relevant field
Professional Qualifications in CISSP/CISP or any cybersecurity certification will be an added advantage.
Member of ICTAZ is mandatory

Key Competencies and Skills

Good knowledge of network security.
Good knowledge of vulnerability management.
Good knowledge of threat management.
Good knowledge of cybersecurity intelligence and analysis.
Extensive technical knowledge in Cyber Security management and quality assurance.
Knowledge of Linux and Windows Systems.
leadership skills for management and development of staff.
Ability to collaborate and work with a team.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong background in various aspects of software development.
Good customer support skills.
Project Management.
Logical thinking and problem-solving
Highly proven ethical conduct and free from criminal record; and
Highly computer literate and presentation skills..

Years of Experience Required

Minimum of three (3) years of Information Technology experience with a focus on Security and Quality Assurance