Cybersecurity Analyst

Job description

Employment Opportunity the Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) is a statutory
body established by the Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Act No. 31 of 2016 to provide for the
administration, granting, investment, payment, and recovery of student loans; provide for the
administration and granting of scholarships; facilitate the mobilization of financial resources for loans
and scholarships, and provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. HELSB is inviting competent, enthusiastic, and qualified candidates to apply for the underlisted positions to be based in Lusaka, on permanent and pensionable terms.

Cybersecurity Analyst – 1 Position

a. Job Purpose

Reporting to Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Specialist, shall protect ICT assets from unauthorized
access, breaches, cyberattacks, and other cybersecurity threats that could lead to inefficient and
ineffective HELSB operation.

b. Principal Accountabilities

Provide Cybersecurity input in the development and review of policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure proper and eicient utilization of ICT assets.
Undertake effective Cybersecurity expertise in the design, development and management of new application systems and existing applications to enhance the operations of HELSB.
Undertake the configuration and management of networks and Server cybersecurity policies to ensure Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of HELSB ICT assets.
Undertake effectively the review and Implementation of cybersecurity measures to ensure
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of HELSB Data.
Coordinate effectively, the monitoring and review of ICT assets to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and recommend measures that will ensure confidentially, integrity and availability of ICT assets.
Undertake effectively ICT technical support to both internal and external users to ensure eective and efficient Operations.
Coordinate with ICT cybersecurity vendors or providers to ensure quality cybersecurity services within stipulated Service Level agreement.
Undertake the installation, Configuration and monitoring of soware and hardware services in order to enable seamless information exchange.

c. Qualifications and Experience

Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with five (5) credits or better, including Mathematics and English.
Degree in Cybersecurity / Computer Science or its equivalent.
Member of the Information and Communication Technology Association of Zambia
Minimum of two (2) years related job experience.
Proficiency in MS Office and MS Excel.

d. Skills and Attributes

Able to write technical and analytical reports.
Fluent in English communication.
Possesses confidentiality skills, interpersonal skills, integrity, tact /diplomacy and computer literacy.

How to Apply:

Interested Candidates who meet the above Job Specifications and Competencies, Skills and Attributes should send their applications as one document enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Photocopies of NRC, ZAQA validated Academic and Professional qualifications, and any other relevant documents via email to recruitment@helsb.gov.zm. Please indicate the title of the position in
the subject line.

Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted not later than Friday 18th July, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

HELSB is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We therefore encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and members of under-represented groups.