Network & Security Engineer (1 Year Contract)

ABOUT ZAMARA

The Zamara Group is a diversified financial services business specialising in pensions, medical services, insurance and actuarial solutions. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the Group has a presence in eight countries and a Pan-African ambition. Zamara has a rich heritage in Kenya spanning over 30 years.

Since its inception, the firm has significantly grown in terms of size, client base and range of services. The Group has been at the forefront of industry, influencing the way it works and at the cutting edge of innovation.

Zamara’s higher purpose is to create a financially secure and prosperous society. The Zamara culture is based on the values of S implicity, E mpathy and T rust.

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