Network & Security Officer
Kampala
• Uganda

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Centenary Bank (Uganda), Gertrude's Children's Hospital , HF Group, McDermott, West Indian Ocean Cable Company ( WIOCC)Profession (Mid-level)
Industry (Information technology, software development, data, Mid-level)
Seniority (Information technology, software development, data)
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Description
Qualifications & Experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field.
Professional certifications (preferred): CCNA / CCNP, CompTIA Network+ / Security, Fortinet NSE / Palo Alto PCNSA / Check Point CCSA, CEH, CySA+, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications.
Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in network administration and IT security operations.
Experience working in enterprise-level or data centre environments.
Proven involvement in network/security projects, incident response, and system hardening.
Responsibilities
A. Network Infrastructure Administration.
· Manage, monitor, and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and related network equipment (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, etc.).
· Ensure optimal performance, capacity, and scalability of network infrastructure.
· Implement routing, switching, and network segmentation in line with standards.
B. Security Operations & Governance.
· Configure and manage security systems including next-generation firewalls, IPS/IDS, endpoint protection, SIEM, and threat-monitoring tools.
· Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and recommend remediation actions.
· Enforce security policies, standards, and compliance requirements (ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS, etc., where applicable).
· Manage access control, identity management, and privileged accounts.
C. Data Centre & Systems Support.
· Support data centre operations including network cabling, monitoring, backup networks, redundancy, and failover systems.
· Ensure secure connectivity for servers, storage, and cloud platforms.
· Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and documentation.
D. Incident & Problem Management.
· Respond to and resolve network and security incidents within SLA.
· Conduct root cause analysis and develop long-term preventive measures.
· Maintain incident logs, reports, and risk registers.
E. Projects, Upgrades & Continuous Improvement.
· Participate in design and implementation of new network and security initiatives.
· Research and recommend new technologies to enhance network performance and security posture.
· Assist with audits, penetration testing, and compliance reviews.
F. Documentation & Reporting.
· Maintain accurate network diagrams, configuration records, inventories, and change logs.
· Prepare regular reports on network performance, security status, and incident trends.
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