Network Security Engineer

CIC Insurance Group

The CIC group has for more than three decades shouldered the risks of Kenyans by providing flexible Insurance and financial services built around their needs. With time, we have innovatively created customized products that have cemented our position as a trusted insurance and financial services provider. Our positioning is simplified and captured in our tagline “We Keep Our Word” reinforcing our commitment to the market.

In 2012 the group won The Annual Insurance Claims Settlement Award for consistently paying our claims on time and was also recently listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). With a compounded annual growth rate of 62% in the past 5 years, our unique M-Bima product has seen us emerge as leading providers of micro-insurance in Kenya.

With a total of 3,878 shareholders and a capital base of Ksh 2.1 billion and 1.3 Million clients, the group ranks among the most successful and fastest insurance company in Kenya and the leading co-operative insurer in Africa. We are also targeting to expand operations in the East and Central parts of Africa.
 

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https://cic.co.ke/

Network Security Engineer

About the Role

  • Reporting to the ICT Infrastructure Manager the role will be responsible for ensuring CIC Network (LAN & WAN) connectivity to all our Branches and Regional Offices and protecting the computer systems, networks, and data against security breaches, unauthorized access, and cyber threats

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage network security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs (Virtual Private Networks), IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention System), and other security appliances
  • Administration, management and maintenance of computer network systems, data circuits, application servers, routers, LAN, WAN and phone systems.
  • Responsible for the configuration and installation of network appliances and network software packages.
  • Core Network and Support via installation and configuration of networking hardware and software components
  • Maintain documentation related to network security configurations, processes, and procedures.
  • Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
  • Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities, analyze logs, and investigate security incidents to identify and respond to potential threats.
  • Implement and maintain network security measures to protect against unauthorized access and potential security threats including the timely deployment of security patches and updates for network devices, operating systems, and software applications.
  • Provide training and awareness programs to educate employees on security best practices, policies, and procedures.

Who We’re Looking For

Essential Knowledge/Skills and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT or in a related field
  • Certifications in CCNA
  • ITIL, and/or, CISA is desirable
  • Minimum of 5 years in network and security administration

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://careers.cicinsurancegroup.com/job/network-security-engineer-3/?utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline    August 19, 2026

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