Cyber Security Officer: Assistant Registrar II - WAEC Ghana

The West African Examinations Council, a sub-regional organization responsible for conducting various examinations in English-speaking West African countries invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under-mentioned vacant positions in its Ghana National Office.

CYBER SECURITY OFFICER (ASSISTANT REGISTRAR II)

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be required to perform the following duties among others in the Information Communication Technology Division.

• Identifying and fixing vulnerabilities within existing security systems 
• Performing penetration tests or working directly with penetration testers to assess potential security problems
• Developing organization-wide security measures 
• Documenting known security breaches and vulnerabilities 
• Keeps users informed by preparing performance reports; and communicating system status
• Staying up-to-date on the latest information technology (IT) and cybersecurity developments 
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification and Experience

Applicant must:

• Possess a minimum of First Degree in Computer Science or allied disciplines from a recognized University ( at least Second-Class Lower Division)
• A Master’s Degree in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security will be an added advantage.
• Have at least three (3) years of hands-on practical experience.

General Requirements for All Positions

• Be a person with high integrity, confidentiality, and reliability.
• Be self-motivated and able to write good reports.
• Be able to work extra hours with little or no supervision.
• Be a team player with good interpersonal skills and be open and able to lead change.
• Be able to implement good ideas successfully.
• Be proficient in using personal computers, and MS Office Software packages and know about web-based systems.

All applicants must possess a minimum of SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE/GCE “O” Level Examination Certificate or their equivalents with credits in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics, at ONE (1) sitting, or SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE/GCE “O” Level Examination Certificate with credits in six subjects, including English Language and mathematics, at not more than TWO sittings.

All applicants must not be more than forty (40) years of age, except applicants for the position of Senior Stores Officer II, who should not be more than 45 years of age at the close of the advertisement for the position.