Job Description
Job Description
ZESA HOLDINGS (PVT) LTD
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions on a fixed-term basis. Prospective female candidates are encouraged to submit their applications.
SYSTEMS ENGINEER (IT SECURITY)
Fixed Term Contract
Ref: Z/HHR06/07/2026
Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, the successful candidate will be required to:
Duties and Responsibilities
* Research emerging cyber threats and develop detailed threat intelligence profiles.
* Conduct continuous security monitoring and digital surveillance to identify vulnerabilities across systems and networks.
* Perform penetration testing to validate and assess system, application and network security weaknesses.
* Carry out cybersecurity self-assessments, audits and control effectiveness reviews.
* Provide technical support to enterprise risk management programmes by identifying mission-critical systems, threat exposures and existing or emerging vulnerabilities.
* Contribute to the design and implementation of secure digital architectures and cyber defence strategies.
* Enforce digital identity and access management controls.
* Monitor, detect and investigate anomalous or unauthorized access to systems, data, applications and networks.
* Support advanced cyber defence and network exploitation analysis, including identification, deterrence and investigation of intrusions.
* Actively defend systems during live cyber incidents and sustained attack campaigns.
* Analyse malware, including viruses and ransomware, to determine impact and remediation strategies.
* Lead or support cyber incident response, containment, recovery and remediation activities.
* Monitor cybersecurity compliance requirements and produce reports for internal and regulatory stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
* Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent.
* Cyber defensive security certification will be an added advantage.
* Membership of a recognized professional body.
* At least two (2) years’ proven information security-related experience.
* Proven experience in developing, operating and maintaining security systems.
* Concrete knowledge of technology risk management principles and practices.
* Proficiency in networking technologies, network security and network monitoring solutions.
* Fundamental understanding of cyber threat intelligence and monitoring practices.
* Knowledge and experience of deploying and maintaining security systems including anti-malware solutions, content filtering, firewalls, authentication systems, and intrusion detection and prevention systems.
* In-depth knowledge of security protocols and principles.
* Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001).
* Knowledge of Identity Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) technologies.
* Excellent report writing experience.
Special Attributes/Skills
* Critical thinking skills and ability to solve complex problems.
* Effective time management and communication skills.
* Excellent report writing experience.
* Self-starter with a desire for professional excellence, able to work with minimal supervision.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritize and adapt to dynamic changes in the environment.
* Ability to execute multiple tasks and engagements simultaneously with tight schedules.
* Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Applications should be received not later than 7 August 2026 and should be addressed to:
The Head: Corporate Services (A)
ZESA Holdings (Pvt) Ltd
25 Samora Machel Avenue
P.O. Box 377
Harare
OR email: [email protected]
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.