Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Copperbelt University is a Public University established through an Act of Parliament No. 19 of 1987. The University’s core business is Teaching, Research, Innovation, Industrialisation and Community Engagement as a service to the nation. The University is an equal opportunity employer and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to fill in the following support staff positions:

Job Purpose

To undertake internal auditing work on Information Communication Technology systems and applications, involving investigating causes of fraud and abuse of system, aimed at providing guidelines to strengthen systems and procedures in the Bank.

Responsibilities or duties

• Plans and executes audits of Information Technology platforms and evaluates IT internal controls and collaborates with superiors to identify actions needed;
• Undertakes the timely conduct of special and planned ICT audit assignments in order to provide assurance on the effectiveness and adequacy of governance, risk management, and internal control processes, and recommend improvements;
• Undertakes effectively the conduct of ICT compliance audits in order to foster adherence to legislation, policies, guidelines, and regulations;
• Prepares comprehensive ICT internal audit reports on all activities carried out to facilitate informed decision making;
• Acts as liaison with the ICT directorate to ensure understanding of data flow, data integrity, and systems security; and
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Grade 12 or Form V Certificate (or its equivalent) with 5 “0” levels including English and Mathematics;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering;
• A Master of Science in ICT, Information Systems, Cyber Security is an added advantage;
• Key Certifications: ICT Audit (CISA), Information Security (CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CEH, CompTIA Security+), CISCO (CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCNA Security). Microsoft (MCSE, MCSA, Microsoft 365 Certified), Operating Systems (LPIC, RHCE, CompTIA Linux+), Unix, and Database (Oracle DBA, Microsoft SQL Server DBA); and
• Fully registered and paid-up member of the Information and Communication Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ).

Experience needed

• Three (3) years relevant post-qualification experience with bias in any of the fields IT Audit, IT Risk Management and Compliance, ICT Security, Database system administration, Network Administration, and Infrastructure Management;

Required Competencies and Behavioral Attributes:

• Proficiency in IT general and application controls (access, change management, backup, business continuity);
• Experience in Information security;
• Experience in Networking (TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls);
• Experience in operating systems (Windows Server, Linux);
• Proficiency in Databases (security, SQL queries);
• Experience with IT frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL);
• Data analytics;
• Self-motivated individual with excellent analytical skills;
• Excellent communication and report writing skills;
• Demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills;
• A team player with the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams; and
• Ability to conduct robust Risk assessment and Control evaluation.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

“WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY”

• Plans and executes audits of Information Technology platforms and evaluates IT internal controls and collaborates with superiors to identify actions needed;
• Undertakes the timely conduct of special and planned ICT audit assignments in order to provide assurance on the effectiveness and adequacy of governance, risk management, and internal control processes, and recommend improvements;
• Undertakes effectively the conduct of ICT compliance audits in order to foster adherence to legislation, policies, guidelines, and regulations;
• Prepares comprehensive ICT internal audit reports on all activities carried out to facilitate informed decision making;
• Acts as liaison with the ICT directorate to ensure understanding of data flow, data integrity, and systems security; and
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

• Proficiency in IT general and application controls (access, change management, backup, business continuity);
• Experience in Information security;
• Experience in Networking (TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls);
• Experience in operating systems (Windows Server, Linux);
• Proficiency in Databases (security, SQL queries);
• Experience with IT frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL);
• Data analytics;
• Self-motivated individual with excellent analytical skills;
• Excellent communication and report writing skills;
• Demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills;
• A team player with the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams; and
• Ability to conduct robust Risk assessment and Control evaluation.

• Grade 12 or Form V Certificate (or its equivalent) with 5 “0” levels including English and Mathematics;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering;
• A Master of Science in ICT, Information Systems, Cyber Security is an added advantage;
• Key Certifications: ICT Audit (CISA), Information Security (CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CEH, CompTIA Security+), CISCO (CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCNA Security). Microsoft (MCSE, MCSA, Microsoft 365 Certified), Operating Systems (LPIC, RHCE, CompTIA Linux+), Unix, and Database (Oracle DBA, Microsoft SQL Server DBA); and
• Fully registered and paid-up member of the Information and Communication Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ).