Cyber Security Analyst (Harare)

Job Description

AFC Commercial Bank, a subsidiary of AFC Holdings seeks to recruit a Cyber Security Analyst. Reporting to the Information Security and Compliance Manager will be responsible for data security for any data stored on computers, hard drives, or the internet. A Cyber Security Analyst would also consider the security of data stored elsewhere, like documents in a filing cabinet or insider knowledge possessed by some employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Researching on potential cyber risks and threats (internal and external), local and international and submits a report to the Information Security and Compliance Manager.
• Deciding on the suitable tools to perform cyber security assessments.
• Reviewing and analysing internal audit, fraud and loss, incident reports, establishes trends and submits a report with recommendations to the Information Security and Compliance Manager.
• Developing and updating cyber security plans for software systems, networks, data centres, and hardware and submits to the Information Security and Compliance Manager for approval.
• Conducting quality assurance on software and infrastructure for security vulnerabilities and risks. Monitoring software and infrastructure for internal and external intrusions, attacks, and hacks and recommends corrective action.
• Closing off security vulnerabilities in the case of an attack by liaising with internal Risk team.
• Identifying cyber attackers, report to Information Security and Compliance Manager.
• Participating in the investigation of cyber-attacks reported cases with internal processes and legal enforcement agents.
• Assessing Business Continuity Plans and Disaster Recovery Plans and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Checking adherence to the process of backing up Data and subsequent restoration and DRP testing of DRPS.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent. • Security certification e.g. CISM/CISSP/CEH is an added advantage.
• At least 1-3 years’ experience in Technology Services Cyber Security and Risk Management or related environment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Technical Aptitude.
• Problem Solving.
• Knowledge of security across various platforms.
• An understanding of Hacking.

Other

How to Apply

Applications together with copies of detailed CVs should be emailed to: careers@afcholdings.co.zw by not later than 7 May 2024, clearly indicating the position you are applying for as your E-mail Subject