About Us
CIC Insurance Group is a leading insurance and financial services organisation with more than five decades of experience helping individuals, families, and organizations achieve financial security.
We have grown into a dynamic Group offering life, general, micro insurance, asset management, and investment solutions, with operations in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Malawi, and are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Our tagline, “We Keep Our Word,” reflects our unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and delivering on our promises to our clients, partners, and communities.
CIC Group is passionate about innovation, digital transformation, and inclusive insurance solutions that meet the evolving needs of cooperatives, SMEs, corporates, and individuals. By joining us, you will be part of a team that is shaping the future of financial protection across Africa.
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
Why Join Us?
Joining CIC Insurance Group as a Network Security Engineer offers an opportunity to play a critical role in protecting the technology infrastructure that underpins a leading regional financial services organization. In this role, you will design and manage enterprise network security infrastructure, strengthen defenses against evolving cyber threats, and ensure the availability and resilience of critical network systems. You will gain exposure to firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, network monitoring, incident response, and security governance while collaborating with technology teams to implement robust security standards and controls. If you are passionate about cybersecurity, network resilience, and solving complex technical challenges, CIC provides a dynamic environment to deepen your expertise and contribute directly to the Group’s digital resilience and security.
If you have the aforementioned professional and academic qualifications and you are ready to execute the above mandate, strictly apply through: https://careers.cicinsurancegroup.com/ clearly indicating the position being applied for.
The application should reach us by close of business on 19th August, 2026. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 31st August 2026 consider your application unsuccessful.
CIC Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not solicit or require any form of payment for employment opportunities.
N/B: This job advert is open to both internal and external candidates.