{"id":5481,"date":"2026-05-17T08:02:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T08:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/job\/application-security-specialist-ict-level-8-3-posts\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T00:33:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T00:33:23","slug":"application-security-specialist-ict-level-8-3-posts","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/?post_type=job_listing&p=5481","title":{"rendered":"Application Security Specialist \u2013 Ict \u2013 Level 8 (3 Posts)"},"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\tImplement and monitor application security controls, including secure coding standards, vulnerability scanning and patch validation  \u25aa\tClassify, prioritise and resolve application security alerts; document known errors and conduct trend analysis  \u25aa\tMaintain application security documentation, evidence trails and compliance artefacts in line with ICT Policy and regulatory standards  \u25aa\tIdentify application vulnerabilities, escalate unresolved threats and recommend mitigation measures to the Security Architecture Manager \u25aa\tMaintain inventories of enterprise applications, validate patch levels and ensure secure configurations  \u25aa\tDocument lessons learned from application incidents, update secure coding guidelines and contribute to the governance knowledge base  \u25aa\tApply application security standards, conduct peer reviews and embed continuous improvement practices; maintain peer review compliance  \u25aa\tMentor developers, graduate trainees and interns in secure coding practices; contribute to skills development and maintain skills matrix updated quarterly \u25aa\tEscalate systemic threats, recommend mitigation measures, maintain risk register updates and track mitigation actions  \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\tProficiency in application security testing tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Veracode). \u25aa Demonstrate knowledge of secure coding practices across languages (Java, .NET, PHP, Python). \u25aa\tExperience working in multi-disciplinary teams (IT, Risk, Audit, Compliance) to ensure coordinated response. \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. Qualifications and Experience \u25aa\tA graduate Degree in Computer Science or Information &amp; Communication Technology or equivalent qualification. \u25aa\tMust have at least one of the following Certification: CISA; CISM; CISSP; Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP); OWASP Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS) Practitioner; or a comparable security certification. \u25aa\tMinimum of three (3) year experience in ICT of which One (1) year should be in ICT security, application development, application security or Software Development Assurance areas<\/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. All applications should be emailed to ZimraRecruitment@zimra.co.zw with the position title clearly stated in the email subject line, e.g. Head ICT Operations &amp; Service Delivery \u2013 ICT Level 5. 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