Network Security Specialist – Ict – Level 8 (1 Post)
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
▪ Design, configure and deploy firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs and segmentation policies to detect anomalies and escalate network incidents
▪ Classify, prioritise and resolve network security alerts; document known errors and conduct trend analysis
▪ Maintain network security documentation, evidence trails and compliance artefacts in line with ICT Policy and regulatory standards
▪ Identify vulnerabilities in network infrastructure, escalate unresolved threats and recommend mitigation measures to the Security Architecture Manager
▪ Maintain inventories of routers, switches, firewalls and network appliances; validate firmware versions and secure configurations
Document lessons learned from network incidents, update network security procedures and playbooks and contribute to the governance knowledge base
Apply network security standards, conduct peer reviews of configuration documentation and embed continuous improvement practices; maintain peer review compliance
▪ Implement advanced monitoring controls, validate deficiency reports and recommend corrective actions; submit weekly deficiency reports to the Security Architecture Manager
▪ Monitor and protect ZIMRA's critical enterprise network infrastructure; contribute to intelligence-enriched monitoring by correlating threat feeds and indicators of compromise (IOCs) against real-time network 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
▪ Understanding of common security standards and regulations relating to information systems (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO27001, COBIT, NIST)
▪ Strong knowledge of network protocols, log analysis, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and packet analysis.
▪ Proficiency in firewall platforms; experience with VPNs, segmentation policies and secure routing.
▪ Self-starter with ability to work under pressure, including in 24/7 monitoring environments
▪ Strong communication and presentation skills along with the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
▪ Ability to plan and exceptional time management skills ▪ Ability to work with minimum supervision.
▪ Good organizational and people management skills.
▪ A team player who is innovative and analytical.
Qualifications and Experience
▪ Bachelor’s Degree in ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or equivalent discipline.
Must have at least one of the following Certification: CISA; CISM; CISSP; CompTIA Security+; GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC); Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA Security); or a comparable security certification.
▪ Minimum of three (3) year experience in ICT of which One (1) year should be in ICT security, or equivalent experience in areas such as Network Administration, Network Security or Infrastructure Security.
▪ Exposure to firewall management, IDS/IPS configuration, VPN management, vulnerability identification and containment 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.