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

How to apply

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to the following link CareersIf the aforementioned position speaks to you, send your updated application via the above mentioned Link by or before 15th February,2026.

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.