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ICT Officer (Network & Cybersecurity)
2026-03-27T06:09:38+00:00
Kenya Development Corporation (KDC)
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Financial Services
Computer & IT, Science & Engineering, Civil & Government
KES
MONTH
2026-04-15T17:00:00+00:00
8

Key Responsibilities

  • Implementing an effective QMS in the department;
  • Drafting and implementing ICT maintenance schedules;
  • Supporting in the process of receiving, installing, configuration, certification of new or upgrading of the ICT Systems and equipment:
  • Monitoring the detection and reporting on ICT equipment performance;
  • Drafting and implementing risk register in the section;
  • Drafting data backup schedules:
  • Updating the corporate database and website;
  • Implementing ICT work plans, procurement plans and budgets for the section;
  • Drafting and submitting hardware/software specifications to inform the procurement of ICT goods and services;
  • Installing, configuring and maintaining hardware and software systems;
  • Configuring local and wide area networks and telecommunication facilities;
  • Managing the Active Directory and e-mail system;
  • Installing, configuring and maintaining telephone lines/extensions;
  • Updating inventory of ICT equipment;
  • Implementing and monitoring the firewall policies and rules;
  • Maintaining interfaces between various ICT systems;
  • Drafting quarterly progress reports on ICT activities;
  • Controlling access to network and server room;
  • Monitoring network traffic and ensure adequate speed and capacity are met;
  • Installing and configuring assorted software documentation of configuration systems; troubleshooting any reported system problem;
  • Assisting in staff awareness on technological changes and emerging cyber security risks;
  • Developing documentation of computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
  • Providing end user supportt and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
  • Administering and managing users in the active directory, e-mail server and User applications;
  • Maintaining an up-to-date ICT equipment register and issuance register;
  • Updating and maintaining the KDC website; and
  • Ensuring business continuity by performing regular data and application.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Cumulative service period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of ICT Officer I or in a comparable position;
  • At least any one (1) certifications from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
  • Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results.
  • Implementing an effective QMS in the department;
  • Drafting and implementing ICT maintenance schedules;
  • Supporting in the process of receiving, installing, configuration, certification of new or upgrading of the ICT Systems and equipment:
  • Monitoring the detection and reporting on ICT equipment performance;
  • Drafting and implementing risk register in the section;
  • Drafting data backup schedules:
  • Updating the corporate database and website;
  • Implementing ICT work plans, procurement plans and budgets for the section;
  • Drafting and submitting hardware/software specifications to inform the procurement of ICT goods and services;
  • Installing, configuring and maintaining hardware and software systems;
  • Configuring local and wide area networks and telecommunication facilities;
  • Managing the Active Directory and e-mail system;
  • Installing, configuring and maintaining telephone lines/extensions;
  • Updating inventory of ICT equipment;
  • Implementing and monitoring the firewall policies and rules;
  • Maintaining interfaces between various ICT systems;
  • Drafting quarterly progress reports on ICT activities;
  • Controlling access to network and server room;
  • Monitoring network traffic and ensure adequate speed and capacity are met;
  • Installing and configuring assorted software documentation of configuration systems; troubleshooting any reported system problem;
  • Assisting in staff awareness on technological changes and emerging cyber security risks;
  • Developing documentation of computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
  • Providing end user supportt and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
  • Administering and managing users in the active directory, e-mail server and User applications;
  • Maintaining an up-to-date ICT equipment register and issuance register;
  • Updating and maintaining the KDC website; and
  • Ensuring business continuity by performing regular data and application.
  • Network Configuration
  • Cybersecurity
  • Firewall Management
  • Active Directory Management
  • Email System Management
  • Hardware and Software Installation/Configuration
  • Troubleshooting
  • Data Backup
  • System Monitoring
  • User Support and Training
  • Documentation
  • Risk Management
  • QMS Implementation
  • ICT Maintenance
  • Telecommunication Facilities Management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Cumulative service period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of ICT Officer I or in a comparable position;
  • At least one (1) certification from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
  • Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance results.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
ICT Officer (Network & Cybersecurity)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Financial Services, Category: Computer & IT, Science & Engineering, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Kenya Development Corporation (KDC)

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 15 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Key Responsibilities

  • Implementing an effective QMS in the department;
  • Drafting and implementing ICT maintenance schedules;
  • Supporting in the process of receiving, installing, configuration, certification of new or upgrading of the ICT Systems and equipment:
  • Monitoring the detection and reporting on ICT equipment performance;
  • Drafting and implementing risk register in the section;
  • Drafting data backup schedules:
  • Updating the corporate database and website;
  • Implementing ICT work plans, procurement plans and budgets for the section;
  • Drafting and submitting hardware/software specifications to inform the procurement of ICT goods and services;
  • Installing, configuring and maintaining hardware and software systems;
  • Configuring local and wide area networks and telecommunication facilities;
  • Managing the Active Directory and e-mail system;
  • Installing, configuring and maintaining telephone lines/extensions;
  • Updating inventory of ICT equipment;
  • Implementing and monitoring the firewall policies and rules;
  • Maintaining interfaces between various ICT systems;
  • Drafting quarterly progress reports on ICT activities;
  • Controlling access to network and server room;
  • Monitoring network traffic and ensure adequate speed and capacity are met;
  • Installing and configuring assorted software documentation of configuration systems; troubleshooting any reported system problem;
  • Assisting in staff awareness on technological changes and emerging cyber security risks;
  • Developing documentation of computer programs according to instructions and specifications;
  • Providing end user supportt and training users on effective and efficient use of ICT facilities;
  • Administering and managing users in the active directory, e-mail server and User applications;
  • Maintaining an up-to-date ICT equipment register and issuance register;
  • Updating and maintaining the KDC website; and
  • Ensuring business continuity by performing regular data and application.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, Software Engineering, ICT Project Management, Computer Engineering or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Cumulative service period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of ICT Officer I or in a comparable position;
  • At least any one (1) certifications from relevant professional bodies in either CCNP, CDCP, CCNA Cloud, CCNA Industrial/IoT, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD, N+, A+ OCA, CISSP, Linux+, Network+, Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), CISA, CISM, CGEIT or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
  • Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to submit application letter, detailed CV including at least three referees, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and a copy of their Kenya National ID.

Applications should be addressed to:-

The Director General
Kenya Development Corporation
P.o Box 12665-00100
Nairobi.

The applications should be received by 15th April 2026.

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Job Info
Job Category: Computer/ IT jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, April 15 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 27-03-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 27-03-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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