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SYSTEMS ENGINEER (IT SECURITY)

📍 Harare 💼 On-site ⏰ Full Time 📋 Permanent Contract 🏷️ Engineering

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Application Deadline

📅 30/09/2026

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Job Description

Job Description

ZESA HOLDINGS (PVT) LTD

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions on a fixed-term basis. Prospective female candidates are encouraged to submit their applications.

SYSTEMS ENGINEER (IT SECURITY)

Fixed Term ContractRef: Z/HHR06/07/2026

Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, the successful candidate will be required to:

Duties and Responsibilities

* Research emerging cyber threats and develop detailed threat intelligence profiles.* Conduct continuous security monitoring and digital surveillance to identify vulnerabilities across systems and networks.* Perform penetration testing to validate and assess system, application and network security weaknesses.* Carry out cybersecurity self-assessments, audits and control effectiveness reviews.* Provide technical support to enterprise risk management programmes by identifying mission-critical systems, threat exposures and existing or emerging vulnerabilities.* Contribute to the design and implementation of secure digital architectures and cyber defence strategies.* Enforce digital identity and access management controls.* Monitor, detect and investigate anomalous or unauthorized access to systems, data, applications and networks.* Support advanced cyber defence and network exploitation analysis, including identification, deterrence and investigation of intrusions.* Actively defend systems during live cyber incidents and sustained attack campaigns.* Analyse malware, including viruses and ransomware, to determine impact and remediation strategies.* Lead or support cyber incident response, containment, recovery and remediation activities.* Monitor cybersecurity compliance requirements and produce reports for internal and regulatory stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

* Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent.* Cyber defensive security certification will be an added advantage.* Membership of a recognized professional body.* At least two (2) years’ proven information security-related experience.* Proven experience in developing, operating and maintaining security systems.* Concrete knowledge of technology risk management principles and practices.* Proficiency in networking technologies, network security and network monitoring solutions.* Fundamental understanding of cyber threat intelligence and monitoring practices.* Knowledge and experience of deploying and maintaining security systems including anti-malware solutions, content filtering, firewalls, authentication systems, and intrusion detection and prevention systems.* In-depth knowledge of security protocols and principles.* Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001).* Knowledge of Identity Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) technologies.* Excellent report writing experience.

Special Attributes/Skills

* Critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex problems.* Effective time management and communication skills.* Excellent report writing experience.* Self-starter with a desire for professional excellence, able to work with minimal supervision.* Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritize and adapt to dynamic changes in the environment.* Ability to execute multiple tasks and engagements simultaneously with tight schedules.* Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.

How to Apply

Applications should be received not later than 7 August 2026 and should be addressed to:

The Head: Corporate Services (A)ZESA Holdings (Pvt) Ltd25 Samora Machel AvenueP.O. Box 377Harare

OR email: recruitment@zesaholdings.co.zw

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

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