Job Description

Job Summary
Cimas is a medical aid society whose purpose is to inspire heathier communities by providing global standard health and wellness solutions. In pursuant to this purpose, Cimas is searching for a competent Information Security Officer to join the organization and assist in identifying and detecting potential information security threats, risks and to recommend closure of the identified gaps or weaknesses.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Researching on potential cyber risks and threats (internal and external).
• Reviewing and analysing internal audit, Forensics, fraud and loss incidents reports.
• Inspecting firewalls and checking protection network infrastructures and recommending corrective action.
• Closing off security vulnerabilities in the case of an attack or intrusion.
• Checking organizational adherence to IT systems policies and procedures including access rights.
• Installing configuring, and monitoring information security systems and information infrastructure.

Qualifications and Experience

Key Competences
The ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: the ability to formulate and execute actionable plans to achieve set goals and objectives, effective communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to prepare accurate reports with a high attention to detail, and excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent.
• Industry certifications e.g. CISSP, CEH.
• 2-4 years' experience in Information Security or similar environment
• Proficiency in ISO 27001 principles is desirable.

How to Apply

If you meet the stipulated requirements submit your application together with proof of qualifications and experience to the email below. Applications to arrive no later than 6 March 2024 and should be directed to [email protected]