Cybersecurity Specialist

Minimum qualification and knowledge Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology or Computer Science. Knowledge of systems and network security and security incident management. Recognised professional cybersecurity certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP or Fortinet NSE, are preferred. Key responsibilities Manage and operate network security solutions, firewalls, and security monitoring and log analysis systems (SIEM). Monitor threats, respond to security incidents and resolve them. Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, and follow up on remediation. Monitor the implementation of security updates and patches. Review access policies and permissions. Establish and maintain the cybersecurity risk register. Monitor compliance with national cybersecurity controls and standards. Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Promote security awareness among employees and prepare periodic security reports.