IT Network and Security Administrator – Mombasa at Bamburi Cement Ltd
THE OPPORTUNITY
The IT Network and Security
Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, administration,
and continuous improvement of Bamburi Cement’s core network and cybersecurity
infrastructure. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring secure, high-performing
connectivity and system integrity across all business operations, both
locally and regionally.
Working within a
high-availability, multi-site environment, you will lead efforts to monitor and
secure enterprise networks, manage LAN and SD-WAN infrastructure, enforce
perimeter and endpoint security, and ensure all systems are aligned with best
practices and regulatory standards. You will also act as the first point of
contact for network-related incidents, collaborate with external service
providers, and contribute to Bamburi’s overall IT resilience and security
posture. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for a technically sound,
proactive professional eager to contribute to a mission-critical function
within a digitally transforming business.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety rules.
This is an integral part of all job duties as is the company’s overarching
value and is implemented in accordance with Group H&S guidelines
- Monitor availability, performance, and security
metrics of LAN, SD-WAN, perimeter firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint protection
systems, ensuring a 97% uptime target.
- Enforce KPIs for service providers based on SLAs
related to reliability, response time, and infrastructure security.
- Lead incident response and root cause analysis for
all network and security-related incidents, ensuring documentation and
corrective actions are completed.
- Collaborate with external providers during cadence
meetings to review service performance, outages, and improvements.
- Ensure high availability and redundancy for all
critical infrastructure components, including clear, tested Business
Continuity Plans (BCPs).
- Provide Level 2 and 3 technical support for network
infrastructure, including firewalls (Meraki), endpoint protection
(SentinelOne), Cisco ISE, and Webproxy (Netskope).
- Orchestrate change management activities through
proper documentation and risk assessment within ITSM tools.
- Participate in architectural design and
implementation of secure networks, ensuring compliance with industry
standards and internal policies.
- Review firewall and proxy logs daily to identify
threats and recommend mitigation measures.
- Develop dashboards and reports to track network
performance, incident trends, and the organization’s overall cybersecurity
posture.
- Document network topologies, standard configurations,
and process runbooks for all sites.
- Mentor junior network/security administrators and
interns, providing guidance and technical oversight.
- Respond to SIEM alerts promptly and apply fixes in
coordination with the change advisory board (CAB)
- Evaluate requests for exemptions to web access rules,
reviewing risk and business justification before approval.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS,
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Level of education
- Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science,
or a related discipline.
- Certifications in Cisco Networking (CCNA/CCNP),
Cybersecurity, or Unified Communications are highly desirable. Degree in
Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Technical Competencies
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT infrastructure,
network security administration, and systems support.
- Proven knowledge and hands-on experience in:
- LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Meraki firewalls, and VPN
technologies.
- Endpoint security tools (e.g., SentinelOne), SIEM
systems, and proxy services (e.g., Netskope).
- Cisco ISE for identity-based access control and AAA
services.
- Windows Server, Linux, VMware, WSUS, and Oracle
RDBMS.
- Familiarity with infrastructure automation, backup,
and provisioning tools.
- Working knowledge of ITIL, ITSM, and Agile
frameworks.
- Basic programming or scripting experience is an added
advantage.
Management & Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities for
complex network and security issues.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and
stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven experience managing vendors, projects, and
enforcing security policies.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work
effectively under pressure.
- Leadership skills with a focus on mentoring and team
collaboration. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Business Systems Administrator – Nairobi at Bamburi Cement Ltd
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Business Systems
Administrator is responsible for ensuring the performance, stability, and
integrity of Bamburi Cement’s core business systems — including SAP S/4HANA,
digital payment platforms, and various integrated applications, to guarantee
seamless business operations and continuity.
In this role, you will monitor and maintain business-critical systems, manage
cloud and on-premise environments, and collaborate with internal teams and
external partners to troubleshoot issues, implement enhancements, and ensure
secure, high-performing systems. You will also play a key role in driving
digital innovation by identifying and delivering technology solutions that
align with business goals, improve efficiency, and provide a competitive edge
in the market.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of IT and business,
contributing directly to process optimization, system reliability, and
strategic technology transformation across all operational areas of the
company.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety rules.
This is an integral part of all job duties as is the company’s overarching
value and is implemented in accordance with Group H&S guidelines
- Monitor the performance and availability of all
business systems, including SAP ERP, digital payment platforms (e.g.,
M-Pesa), and bank integrations, to meet defined SLAs and ensure business
continuity.
- Collaborate with cloud service providers, IT Business
Solutions Analysts, and internal teams to troubleshoot application issues
and implement timely, effective resolutions.
- Ensure all system changes follow approved change
management processes, are fully documented, and comply with internal audit
standards.
- Administer and maintain the SAP S/4HANA landscape
across Development, Quality, and
- Production environments, along with related platforms
such as Ariba, Concur, SuccessFactors, SAP Analytics Cloud, and
Datasphere.
- Manage user roles, access rights, and authorizations
in line with internal controls, supporting the internal audit and
compliance functions.
- Provide technical support for SAP S/4HANA systems,
including Basis-related issues and performance optimization.
- Support the integration of SAP S/4HANA with external
systems and banking platforms, ensuring security, data integrity, and
robust error handling.
- Lead system testing, performance tuning, and root
cause analysis to maintain optimal system health and minimal downtime.
- Identify opportunities for system and process
improvements by actively participating in cross-functional operations
meetings and engaging with business stakeholders.
- Recommend and implement innovative technologies to
solve business challenges and drive competitive advantage.
- Train users and identify retraining needs to enhance
system utilization and ensure continuous improvement in digital adoption.
- Document business process flows and validate them
with process owners, continuously recommending enhancements aligned with
industry best practices.
- Maintain high standards of master data quality,
consistency, and governance across all systems.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS,
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Level of education
- Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science,
or a related discipline.
- Relevant certifications in SAP Basis, AWS, or Azure
are an added advantage.
Technical Competencies
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in business systems
process design and application development.
- At least 3 years’ hands-on experience as a SAP Basis
Administrator on SAP HANA and S/4HANA, including 2 years on public/private
cloud environments (AWS or Azure).
- AWS administration and infrastructure deployment (S3-
Simple Storage Service, EC2 – Elastic Compute Cloud, VPC – Visual private
Cloud, Workspaces, SNS – Simple Notification Service, IAM – Identity and
Access Management, ELB – Elastic Load Balancing, CloudWatch).
- Proficiency in major database applications preferable
Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and IBM DB2.
- Deep knowledge of SAP HANA in-Memory Platform core
technology, including architecture, landscape design, installation,
upgrade, performance tuning and system integration.
- ERP migration from On-Premise to AWS cloud
environments
Management & Soft
Skills
- Solid understanding of business processes across
multiple departments.
- Strong leadership, initiative, and innovation
mindset.
- Excellent team collaboration and communication
abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple
priorities.
- Strong training and mentoring capabilities for system
users
How to Apply
Please send your Application
Letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae containing names of three referees who can
provide confidential assessment of your capabilities by 17th October 2025