{"id":5477,"date":"2026-05-17T08:02:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T08:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/job\/network-security-specialist-ict-level-8-1-post\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T00:33:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T00:33:23","slug":"network-security-specialist-ict-level-8-1-post","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/?post_type=job_listing&p=5477","title":{"rendered":"Network Security Specialist \u2013 Ict \u2013 Level 8 (1 Post)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tApplications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following posts within the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) \u2013 an equal opportunity employer.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tDuties and Responsibilities<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tKey Responsibilities \u25aa\tDesign, configure and deploy firewalls, IDS\/IPS, VPNs and segmentation policies to detect anomalies and escalate network incidents  \u25aa\tClassify, prioritise and resolve network security alerts; document known errors and conduct trend analysis \u25aa\tMaintain network security documentation, evidence trails and compliance artefacts in line with ICT Policy and regulatory standards  \u25aa\tIdentify vulnerabilities in network infrastructure, escalate unresolved threats and recommend mitigation measures to the Security Architecture Manager  \u25aa\tMaintain inventories of routers, switches, firewalls and network appliances; validate firmware versions and secure configurations  Document lessons learned from network incidents, update network security procedures and playbooks and contribute to the governance knowledge base  Apply \tnetwork \tsecurity \tstandards, \tconduct \tpeer \treviews \tof \tconfiguration documentation and embed continuous improvement practices; maintain peer review compliance  \u25aa\tImplement advanced monitoring controls, validate deficiency reports and recommend corrective actions; submit weekly deficiency reports to the Security Architecture Manager  \u25aa\tMonitor and protect ZIMRA&#8217;s critical enterprise network infrastructure; contribute to intelligence-enriched monitoring by correlating threat feeds and indicators of compromise (IOCs) against real-time network alerts. \u25aa\tParticipate in cybersecurity drills, red team\/blue team exercises and disaster recovery simulations \u25aa\tAny other duties as may be assigned by the Security Architecture Manager.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tQualifications and Experience<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tJob Skills and Competencies \u25aa\tUnderstanding of common security standards and regulations relating to information systems (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO27001, COBIT, NIST) \u25aa\tStrong knowledge of network protocols, log analysis, intrusion detection\/prevention systems (IDS\/IPS) and packet analysis. \u25aa\tProficiency in firewall platforms; experience with VPNs, segmentation policies and secure routing. \u25aa\tSelf-starter with ability to work under pressure, including in 24\/7 monitoring environments  \u25aa\tStrong communication and presentation skills along with the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment \u25aa\tAbility to plan and exceptional time management skills \u25aa \tAbility to work with minimum supervision. \u25aa\tGood organizational and people management skills. \u25aa\tA team player who is innovative and analytical. Qualifications and Experience \u25aa\tBachelor\u2019s Degree in ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or equivalent discipline. Must have at least one of the following Certification: CISA; CISM; CISSP; CompTIA Security+; GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC); Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA Security); or a comparable security certification. \u25aa\tMinimum of three (3) year experience in ICT of which One (1) year should be in ICT security, or equivalent experience in areas such as Network Administration, Network Security or Infrastructure Security. \u25aa\tExposure to firewall management, IDS\/IPS configuration, VPN management, vulnerability identification and containment actions.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tHow to Apply<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tInterested candidates should submit applications, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae by 19 May 2026. 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