Cybersecurity Specialist
Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences (MSUAS)
- Mutare
- Closes 27 Nov 2026
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Overview
Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences in Mutare is recruiting a Cybersecurity Specialist, reporting to the Director ICT, to build and run the University's cybersecurity framework.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and maintain institutional cybersecurity policies and controls.
- Protect University networks, servers, applications and databases.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and security audits.
- Implement threat detection, incident response and security monitoring.
- Support compliance with cybersecurity and data protection standards.
Qualifications & experience
- A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related field. A relevant Master's degree is an advantage.
- At least two (2) years of post-qualification experience in information, network or ICT infrastructure security.
- Experience securing enterprise networks, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, endpoint protection and security monitoring.
- Knowledge of vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, security audits and incident management.
How to apply
Submit six (6) hard-copy sets of your application with certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national ID and birth certificate, and a detailed CV, addressed to the Principal Assistant Registrar – HR, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Bag 7001, Stair Guthrie Road, Mutare. Also email all documents as a single PDF to hr@msuas.ac.zw. Closes 27 November 2026 at 14:00.
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- Published on UPNEXT
- 14 Nov 2026
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