Network & Security Officer

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.
  

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.