Database Security Specialist – Ict – Level 8 (2 Posts)
Ict & Computer Jobs
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following posts within the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) – an equal opportunity employer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
▪ Implement and monitor database security controls, including encryption standards, access control policies and database activity monitoring.
▪ Classify, prioritise and resolve database security alerts; document known errors and conduct trend analysis.
▪ Maintain database security documentation, evidence trails and compliance artefacts in line with ICT Policy and regulatory standards.
▪ Identify database vulnerabilities, escalate unresolved threats and recommend mitigation measures to the Security Architecture Manager.
▪ Maintain inventories of enterprise databases, validate patch levels, encryption baselines and ensure secure configurations.
▪ Document lessons learned from database incidents, update database security procedures and playbooks and contribute to the governance knowledge base.
▪ Monitor and protect ZIMRA's critical enterprise data repositories; contribute to intelligence-enriched monitoring by correlating threat feeds and indicators of compromise (IOCs) against real-time database alerts.
▪ Participate in cybersecurity drills, red team/blue team exercises and disaster recovery simulations
▪ Any other duties as may be assigned by the Security Architecture Manager.
Qualifications and Experience
Job Skills and Competencies
▪ Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams (IT, Risk, Audit, Compliance) to ensure coordinated governance and response.
▪ Proficiency in database platforms (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL); strong knowledge of database encryption, access control and activity monitoring.
▪ Understanding of common security standards: PCI DSS, ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST; familiarity with ITIL service management.
▪ Strong communication and presentation skills; self-starter with ability to work under pressure including in 24/7 monitoring environments.
▪ Good organizational, people and time management skills.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or equivalent discipline.
Must have at least one of the following certifications: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) - Database Security; Microsoft SQL Server Security Certification; GIAC Certified Database Security Administrator (GCDSA); or a comparable security certification.
▪ Minimum of three (3) year experience in ICT of which One (1) year should be in database administration, database security or information assurance
▪ Exposure to database hardening, encryption, access control, vulnerability scanning, patch validation and remediation actions.
How to Apply
Interested 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 & Service Delivery – ICT Level 5. The applications should be
addressed to:
Director Human Capital
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
6th Floor ZB Centre
Corner First Street / Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
P. O. Box 4360
HARARE
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be responded to and females are encouraged to apply.