Requirements: 

Applicants must be in possession of a matric certificate and Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology of related field, Master’s degree in Computer Sciences or Business Administration could be advantageous. Professional Registration: CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP). Other requirements: ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800 Series, COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), CIS Controls, ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) 

Experience: 

• 4 years plus as a Cybersecurity Specialist
• Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:
• Cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, and network security.
• Familiarity with security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, etc.).
• Proficient in risk assessment and incident response.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical thinker; detail-oriented and proactive. 

Duties:

• Develop, implement, and manage security protocols and procedures.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability tests.
• Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and respond to security incidents.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with other IT staff to ensure secure deployment of applications and infrastructure.
• Prepare and present security reports to management.
• Provide training and support to staff on security awareness and best practices.