Network & Security Analyst
2025-05-28T13:03:35+00:00
Vision Fund Rwanda
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FULL_TIME
kigali
Kigali
00000
Rwanda
Nonprofit, and NGO
Computer & IT
2025-06-06T17:00:00+00:00
Rwanda
8
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance Institution. VFR is committed to the development of Rwanda through providing affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less privileged throughout its 4 zones in Rwanda.
VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused high performance environment. If you are looking for interesting but challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has the will to make it so.
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR) has zero tolerance to abuse and sexual exploitation of children and adults beneficiaries. We expect all our employees/affiliates to commit to protecting children and adult beneficiaries from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.
VisionFund Rwanda is looking for suitable candidate on the following post:
Network & Security Analyst
Number of Positions (1)
Directly reporting to: Head of IT.
Duties & Responsibilities:
SPECIFIC DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED
- Design, install and support the VFR’s IT network Infrastructures including operating systems, business supporting software, security tools, servers, email systems and Hardware (laptops, PCs, tablets, printers, scanners).
- Install and configure local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and network segments and servers, such as file servers, firewalls, VPN gateways, and intrusion detection systems.
- Manage the system security, availability and reliability and timely troubleshoots any system failures
- Ensures an effective and validated Disaster Recovery infrastructure exists for HQ and branch data.
- Develops and maintains an infrastructure system and cybersecurity and monitoring strategy
- Ensuring IT system performance and providing technical assistance for system improvements and modifications as required.
- Perform active directory administration for the system network user/Computer accounts, access permissions, rights and space allocations.
- Develop and execute a disaster recovery plan and procedures.
- Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing sessions on the VFR Infrastructure periodically as per defined by VFR Policies and ensure recommended network configuration remediation actions are timely executed.
- Ensuring the development and updating of an IT systems and equipment inventory.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree in computer Science, Information technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE DESIRED
- 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or IT security management.
- Experience with firewalls, routers, switches (Cisco, Sophos, etc.)
- Strong background in systems administration, network security, and incident response, along with a proactive approach to safeguarding information assets.
- Familiarity with setting up of the Network connectivity in banking sector or any complex environments
- Strong background in systems administration, network security, and incident response, along with a proactive approach to safeguarding information assets.
- Hands on experience of LAN and Servers installation, configuration and support;
- Experience with firewalls, anti-virus software, intrusion detection, intrusion prevention systems.
- Experience in installing, configuring, administering and deploying Windows Server-based and Linux Server-based systems.
- Experience in network Attached Storage Implementations, Windows Server and Desktop administration.
- Knowledge of one of the virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V, virtual box, proxmox, VMWare, etc.
- Knowledge of Network monitoring, disaster recovery tools, technologies and methods.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATION (IF ANY)
(skills and other qualities required)
Should have one or more certifications in the following:
CCNA, CCNP, Network+, CEH, Sophos
Duties & Responsibilities: SPECIFIC DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED Design, install and support the VFR’s IT network Infrastructures including operating systems, business supporting software, security tools, servers, email systems and Hardware (laptops, PCs, tablets, printers, scanners). Install and configure local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and network segments and servers, such as file servers, firewalls, VPN gateways, and intrusion detection systems. Manage the system security, availability and reliability and timely troubleshoots any system failures Ensures an effective and validated Disaster Recovery infrastructure exists for HQ and branch data. Develops and maintains an infrastructure system and cybersecurity and monitoring strategy Ensuring IT system performance and providing technical assistance for system improvements and modifications as required. Perform active directory administration for the system network user/Computer accounts, access permissions, rights and space allocations. Develop and execute a disaster recovery plan and procedures. Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing sessions on the VFR Infrastructure periodically as per defined by VFR Policies and ensure recommended network configuration remediation actions are timely executed. Ensuring the development and updating of an IT systems and equipment inventory
EDUCATION REQUIRED Bachelor's degree in computer Science, Information technology, Cybersecurity, or related field PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE DESIRED 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or IT security management. Experience with firewalls, routers, switches (Cisco, Sophos, etc.) Strong background in systems administration, network security, and incident response, along with a proactive approach to safeguarding information assets. Familiarity with setting up of the Network connectivity in banking sector or any complex environments
JOB-683709a7a6276
Vacancy title:
Network & Security Analyst
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Computer & IT]
Jobs at:
Vision Fund Rwanda
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 6 2025
Duty Station:
Kigali | Rwanda
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance Institution. VFR is committed to the development of Rwanda through providing affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less privileged throughout its 4 zones in Rwanda.
VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused high performance environment. If you are looking for interesting but challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has the will to make it so.
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR) has zero tolerance to abuse and sexual exploitation of children and adults beneficiaries. We expect all our employees/affiliates to commit to protecting children and adult beneficiaries from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.
VisionFund Rwanda is looking for suitable candidate on the following post:
Network & Security Analyst
Number of Positions (1)
Directly reporting to: Head of IT.
Duties & Responsibilities:
SPECIFIC DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED
- Design, install and support the VFR’s IT network Infrastructures including operating systems, business supporting software, security tools, servers, email systems and Hardware (laptops, PCs, tablets, printers, scanners).
- Install and configure local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and network segments and servers, such as file servers, firewalls, VPN gateways, and intrusion detection systems.
- Manage the system security, availability and reliability and timely troubleshoots any system failures
- Ensures an effective and validated Disaster Recovery infrastructure exists for HQ and branch data.
- Develops and maintains an infrastructure system and cybersecurity and monitoring strategy
- Ensuring IT system performance and providing technical assistance for system improvements and modifications as required.
- Perform active directory administration for the system network user/Computer accounts, access permissions, rights and space allocations.
- Develop and execute a disaster recovery plan and procedures.
- Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing sessions on the VFR Infrastructure periodically as per defined by VFR Policies and ensure recommended network configuration remediation actions are timely executed.
- Ensuring the development and updating of an IT systems and equipment inventory.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree in computer Science, Information technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE DESIRED
- 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or IT security management.
- Experience with firewalls, routers, switches (Cisco, Sophos, etc.)
- Strong background in systems administration, network security, and incident response, along with a proactive approach to safeguarding information assets.
- Familiarity with setting up of the Network connectivity in banking sector or any complex environments
- Strong background in systems administration, network security, and incident response, along with a proactive approach to safeguarding information assets.
- Hands on experience of LAN and Servers installation, configuration and support;
- Experience with firewalls, anti-virus software, intrusion detection, intrusion prevention systems.
- Experience in installing, configuring, administering and deploying Windows Server-based and Linux Server-based systems.
- Experience in network Attached Storage Implementations, Windows Server and Desktop administration.
- Knowledge of one of the virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V, virtual box, proxmox, VMWare, etc.
- Knowledge of Network monitoring, disaster recovery tools, technologies and methods.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATION (IF ANY)
(skills and other qualities required)
Should have one or more certifications in the following:
CCNA, CCNP, Network+, CEH, Sophos
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to the following link Careers
If the aforementioned position speaks to you, send your updated application via the above mentioned Link by or before 6th June 2025.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on: recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw (no applications will be accepted through this email).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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