Network & Security Engineer (1 Year Contract) at Zamara Kenya | Iko Kazi

Network & Security Engineer (1 Year Contract) at Zamara Kenya | Iko Kazi

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Achieving Zamara's ambitious strategic priorities will be complex and challenging. Its continued success will be dependent on building and retaining a world-class team.
We are seeking a Network & Security Engineer to be responsible for establishing, implementing, and continuously improving foundational security controls across Zamara's technology landscape. The role will ensure systems, applications, and infrastructure are secured by design, compliant with regulatory requirements, and aligned to industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Security Baseline Implementation

Define and enforce baseline security standards across infrastructure, applications, and endpoints
Implement controls aligned to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS benchmarks
Ensure secure configurations for servers, networks, cloud environments, and end-user devices

Access Control & Identity Management

Enforce the principle of least privilege across systems and environments
Implement and monitor identity and access management (IAM) controls
Strengthen authentication mechanisms (e.g., MFA, conditional access policies)

Monitoring & Threat Detection

Implement and manage security monitoring tools (SIEM, endpoint detection, logging)
Detect and respond to suspicious activities, unauthorized access, and anomalies
Establish alerts and reporting for security incidents and control breaches

Data Protection & Resilience

Implement controls to safeguard sensitive data from unauthorized access or loss
Support backup, disaster recovery, and ransomware protection strategies
Ensure safeguards against data corruption, deletion, or exfiltration

Vulnerability & Risk Management

Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts
Support penetration testing and track closure of identified gaps
Maintain a risk register and track mitigation actions

Security Governance & Compliance

Support DPIAs, audits, and regulatory compliance requirements
Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures
Ensure third-party/vendor access is controlled and compliant

Security Awareness & Continuous Improvement

Drive security awareness across IT teams and business users
Continuously assess and improve security posture and controls
Embed security into DevOps and system development processes

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT security operations
Experience implementing security controls in enterprise environments
Security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls
Identity & Access Management (IAM), Active Directory, Azure AD
Endpoint security, SIEM tools, logging and monitoring solutions
Vulnerability management tools and penetration testing coordination
Cloud security (Azure preferred) and network security fundamentals
Backup, disaster recovery, and data protection technologies

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
Attention to detail and proactive mindset
Ability to balance security with business needs
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication
High integrity and ownership