Ethical Hacking Student Attachment (Harare)

About the role

Acute Cybersecurity Services, an IT advisory and consulting firm specialising in cybersecurity, IT risk, IT security, audit and enterprise governance, is offering a full-time, on-site attachment for ethical hacking students in Harare. The role supports the cybersecurity team with hands-on exposure to client environments, structured mentorship and the chance to apply academic knowledge in real-world engagements.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with vulnerability assessments and basic penetration testing tasks under supervision
• Support security monitoring activities
• Collect and analyse security data, document findings and prepare reports
• Help develop recommendations for improving security controls
• Participate in research on emerging threats and tools, and contribute to internal knowledge bases
• Follow established policies, procedures and ethical guidelines

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in a relevant tertiary programme (Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems or similar) and eligible for industrial attachment
• Interest in a career in cybersecurity and willingness to learn new tools, frameworks and best practices
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality and responsible handling of sensitive information
• Effective written and verbal communication and teamwork across technical and non-technical groups

Required skills

• Foundational knowledge of ethical hacking concepts, penetration testing methodologies and common security tools (vulnerability scanners, network analysis tools)
• Basic understanding of networking, Windows and Linux operating systems and common security architectures
• Ability to research cybersecurity topics, document technical findings and write simple reports