MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) is highly desirable.
- Master’s degree is an added advantage
- At least 3 years’ experience in the related field
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive IT security strategies, policies, and procedures to protect Midlands State University’s network infrastructure, systems, and data from cyber threats.
- Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate potential risks and vulnerabilities.
- Monitor security logs and alerts, investigate security incidents, and respond to security breaches in accordance with established protocols and incident response procedures.
- Work with IT teams and academic departments to integrate security controls into system designs, software applications, and academic platforms.
- Provide security awareness training and guidance to university staff, faculty, and students on best practices for information security and data protection.
- Stay abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, and make recommendations for improving the university’s security posture.
- Participate in the development and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure the university’s resilience in the face of potential cyber incidents.
- Liaise with external partners, vendors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards governing information security.