Job Description

Vacant Position: Networks & Security Engineer

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Industry: Hospitality

Our Client, a Leading coffee chain with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya is urgently looking to recruit an experienced Networks & Security Engineer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for recommending, implementing, and monitoring technology related Networks & security procedures to secure the company’s Technology and Information Systems.

Administer all WAN, LAN & security technologies and functions that include (but not limited to); firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication processes, content filtering systems, Anti-Virus, application interface security, incident response, infrastructure and applications security including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and resolutions on all technical systems by performing the following duties;

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify and implement industry leading best practice for Network and Security management


• To manage the implementation of Networks & Security related tasks within existing & new projects.


• Recommend policies to secure and protect the infrastructure, investigating and mitigating any breaches. Implement Security policies, standards and procedures


• Administer all security technologies and functions that include (but not limited to); firewalls, intrusion detection
  systems, authentication processes, content filtering systems, application interface security, incident response,
  infrastructure and applications security including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and resolutions on all technical systems.


• Provide regular reports on various key aspects of all assigned security & Network responsibilities


• Evaluate access controls and roles of system users with respect to network and systems security.


• Minimize and mitigate risks introduced by existing and new technologies, products and services;


• Administering operations of all LAN / WAN Network service according to company policies and procedures.


• Supporting, Configuration, Monitoring, Administration of WAN, LANs, Switches, Routers, internet Routers/WAN
  optimizers & Internet providers.


• To manage the implementation of Networks & Switching related tasks within existing & new projects.


• Enforce Network policies to secure and protect the infrastructure, investigating and mitigating any breaches.


• Ensure availability and reliability of the Internet & Network infrastructure, applications and connectivity within
  branches & regional MPLS.


• Provide regular reports on various key aspects of all assigned Network responsibilities


• Evaluate access controls of WIFI access / network devices (Switch/Routers) security.


• Supporting, Monitoring and Administration of IPT & Video conferencing infrastructure


• To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the head of department.

Key Competencies & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or other Computer related field from a recognized University


• Information Security Qualification: CCSP/CISSP/CISM/CISA/CEH


• Must have 3 -5 years of experience in networking security, hardware and system software


• Networking Competencies: MCSE, CCNA/CCNA security/ CCNP


• Experience in implementation Networks segmentation, MPLS, Firewalls & Voice solutions


• Knowledge of security policy standard development, secure infrastructure design & reviews


• Working knowledge and experience with virtualization, remote access and secure mobile technologies


• Leadership skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Ability to handle work pressure


• Commitment to timelines and quality work


• Good team player

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, kindly send CV and cover letter only to recruitment@linkarkconsultants.com before close of business 27th October 2021.

Clearly indicate the position applied for and expected salary on the subject line.

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