Junior Cybersecurity Engineer

Company: BESYS Technologies PLC
Employment Type: Full-time
Number of vacancies: 3 persons

📍 Work Location: Addis Ababa, near Goro ICT Park
🚌 Employee Benefit: Company-provided transportation service in the morning and evening.

About the Role

BESYS Technologies PLC is seeking a motivated Junior Cybersecurity Engineer to support the protection of enterprise IT infrastructure, networks, systems, applications, and data. This entry-level position is suitable for fresh graduates with foundational cybersecurity knowledge, strong analytical skills, and a genuine interest in identifying, investigating, and mitigating security risks.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced cybersecurity and infrastructure professionals, gaining practical exposure to security monitoring, vulnerability management, security assessments, incident response, and the implementation of security controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Support security monitoring and analysis across enterprise networks, endpoints, servers, and security systems.
• Assist with vulnerability scanning, assessment, prioritization, remediation tracking, and verification.
• Participate in cybersecurity assessments, security audits, risk analysis, and compliance-related activities.
• Support the investigation, documentation, escalation, and reporting of security incidents.
• Assist with the configuration, operation, and maintenance of cybersecurity tools and technologies.
• Help implement and maintain security controls, policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Review security logs, investigate suspicious activities, and assist with threat identification.
• Prepare technical reports, assessment findings, and remediation recommendations.
• Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and defensive technologies

Why Join BESYS?

• Start your cybersecurity career with an established ICT solutions provider with over 15 years of industry experience.
• Gain practical experience in security monitoring, vulnerability management, security assessments, and incident response.
• Work alongside experienced cybersecurity specialists and IT infrastructure engineers.
• Develop hands-on skills with enterprise security technologies and real-world client environments.
• Receive an attractive and negotiable salary package based on qualifications and demonstrated capabilities.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant cybersecurity training or certifications are an advantage.

Technical Requirements

• Foundational understanding of networking, TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, and common network protocols.
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles, common threats, vulnerabilities, and security controls.
• Familiarity with operating systems, particularly Windows and Linux.
• Basic understanding of vulnerability assessment, security monitoring, firewalls, endpoint security, and incident response.
• Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus, SIEM platforms, or similar security tools is an advantage.
• Basic scripting knowledge in Python, Bash, or PowerShell is an added advantage.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to responsible security practices.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and work under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Professional integrity and a strong sense of confidentiality.

Experience: Fresh graduates and entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. Prior professional experience is not required.