IT and Network Security Specialist

About the role

The University of Ghana Computing Systems (UGCS) provides the IT services needed to support research, teaching and learning. It is recruiting a Senior Member IT and Network Security Specialist within Infrastructure and Security Services, reporting to the Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer. The role manages the university's firewall deployment and supports critical network configuration updates, protecting internal and external networks and applications.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and deploy firewall rules, configure and maintain IPS/IDS, anti-malware and ACLs, and run penetration tests and ACL reviews when needed.
• Coordinate configuration changes after approval, evaluate risks with application owners, and lead vulnerability scanning and threat monitoring.
• Carry out bi-annual audits and security assessments, monitor logs and work with team leads to manage threats proactively.
• Maintain an asset register, classify information assets and tag them according to approved standards, and ensure assets are protected under the CIA triad.
• Lead infrastructure hardening, assist in incident management, and support disaster recovery with the wider UGCS team.
• Provide periodic security reports on infrastructure and services, collect network performance data, troubleshoot issues and perform routine fixes.
• Configure and maintain Access Control Lists on edge routers and switches, and manage NAC systems, firewalls, routers, incident response, authentication protocols and attack types.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Management Information Systems or a related discipline.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in LAN and WAN management and administration, including system configuration, setup, troubleshooting, planning, design, implementation and user support; three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Fibre optic certification, other security certifications and hands-on experience with IGPs and EGPs (OSPF, BGP).
• Cisco certifications (MSCE, CCNE, CCNP, CCSP or CCNA) are an advantage; current CCNP is mandatory.

Applications are submitted to the Registrar of the University of Ghana, either by hard copy or by email, with a completed application form, CV and copies of academic and professional certificates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; the closing date is 31 January 2022.