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Design and teach labs & practice modules.
Mentor students in Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP).
Lead or co-lead innovation projects with industry.
Manage labs and equipment to support academic programmes and applied research.
Ensure safety in labs.
Job Requirements
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related fields from a recognized University.
Industry certifications like OSCP, CISSP, or CEH are a plus.
Experience:
At least 5+ years of experience in security analyst, preferably with exposure to cybersecurity applications.
Proven experience as a Certified Security Analyst or in a related role, with a strong understanding of industry best practices, cybersecurity frameworks, IoT Security, OT Security, and Mobile Security.
Strong understanding of cryptography, including symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic primitives, protocols, and PQC.
Experience with adversarial machine learning techniques and defenses.
Clear understanding of information security principles and the cyber technology landscape.
Ability to develop and enforce security policies, conduct security awareness training, and stay updated on emerging cyber threats and hacker methodologies.
Experience in developing and enhancing frameworks or standard operating procedures (SOPs) for handling cybersecurity incidents in different industries.
Soft Skills & Mindset:
Passionate about cybersecurity, technically hands-on, willing to learn, and curious about the inner workings of Enterprise/OT/Telecommunications technologies and exploiting their vulnerabilities.
Strong interest in supporting research and academic projects, with the ability to adopt and manage new security technologies.
Willingness to pursue professional certifications in cybersecurity governance, such as CISSP, OSCP, CSSP (Industry certifications are an added advantage).
Actively participate in cybersecurity-related projects or organizations, such as CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team), ISACA, or ISC2.
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