Application Deadline: Monday, 7 February 2022
The purpose of Deloitte Academy’s Cyber Security programme is to develop the talents required to harness emerging opportunities in Cyber Security/ Information Technology space.
Job Description
• Applicants must show a keen interest in Cyber Security and Information Technology
• Be of proven integrity, giving attention to confidentiality requirements
• Possess excellent writing and oral communication/presentation skills
• Ability to think outside the box and quickly learn new ideas independently
• Be a good team player, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Show knowledge of IT systems (Operating System, Application, Network, Database)
• Knowledge of system security and vulnerability assessment.
• Actively exploit identified system vulnerabilities along with appropriate documentation.
• Knowledge of some regulatory, technical and industry standards, frameworks and practices (e.g. ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST, OSSTM etc.)
• Carry out research on complex issues thoroughly and completely to provide innovative ways to approach and resolve an issue. Demonstrates independent work and follow through on research steps through results and findings stage.
• Identify, rank and prioritize risks and exposures and develop a strategy for mitigation or remediation. Organize and coordinate solutions proposed by team and sells proposed remediation activities to client
• Review engagement documentation for compliance with Deloitte’s standards and ensures deficiencies are corrected.
Qualifications
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.A., etc.) in Computer Science or Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of second class upper/upper credit
• Have a minimum of five credits in WASSCE Ordinary Level/NECO subjects or acceptable equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting only
• Having a cybersecurity related certification would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Information Technology (Operating systems, or networks or application development)
• Proficient in the use of MS-office tools i.e. Excel, Word and Power-point
• Knowledge in any of the following areas will be an added advantage: vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, implementation of security standards, security operations, network monitoring, incident response, incident investigation, email security, security analytics and deployment or management of security tools such as SIEM, NAC, DAM, WAF, NGFW, UTM etc.
Additional Information
What do you stand to gain at the Academy?
- Internship placement for candidates with exceptional performance; and
- Opportunity to be placed in the Deloitte pool of Cyber Security professionals for Cyber Security projects
- Acquire high demand technical skills and become readily employable.
- Opportunity to participate in Deloitte graduate recruitment after the program if all eligibility criteria are met
- Stipends that cover basic expenses during the program
Programme Duration
Twelve (12) months
Venue: Civic Towers
Application deadline: Monday, 7 February 2022
Note: This is not an employment scheme, but a skill development programme that will equip and empower prospective young graduates with invaluable knowledge in Information Technology/Cybersecurity to solve contemporary and future challenges.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Deloitte Graduate Academy – Cyber Security Programme 2022
