Network & Security Engineer Job Zamara

IT Jobs, Zamara Jobs. Responsible for implementing security controls across networks, servers, cloud environments and endpoints, managing identity and access controls, monitoring security events, protecting sensitive data, supporting vulnerability assessments, coordinating penetration testing, maintaining security policies, and strengthening business continuity and disaster recovery. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, with at least five years’ cybersecurity or IT security experience. The position is based in Nairobi,

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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

How to Apply

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