Systems, Network & Security Administrator II
First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026.
IT Jobs, IPOA Jobs. Systems, Network & Security Administrator II manages ICT infrastructure, network stability, and security systems, requires a Bachelor’s Degree in BIT/ICT and professional certifications in at least two relevant tracks (such as CCNA or MCSA). Full-time role in Nairobi.
Job Purpose
This cadre is responsible for:
- Configuration, maintenance and operation of Authority’s network, servers, desktop, storage infrastructure; and
- Maintenance of the Authority’s ICT security systems to secure online and on premise ICT infrastructure;
Key Responsibilities
An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
- Supporting in implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures relating to ICT Systems, Network and Security while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;
- Configuring, managing, maintaining and ensuring security of ICT infrastructure, programmes and equipment;
- Implementing ICT systems and networks;
- Maintaining ICT Systems, Network and Security equipment and inventory in the Authority;
- Providing ICT Systems, Network and Security technical support in the Authority;
- Initiating corrective action, system safeguards and recovery plans in case of disaster or data loss.
- Updating all records in the division;
- Consolidating data for compiling internal and external reports in the division;
- Implementing risks mitigation measures; and
- Developing and implementing individual work plans.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Business Information Technology, Information Communication Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Professional Certification in any two of the following: – Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) and
- Certificate in ethical hacking.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications are invited to submit their application ONLINE through the Careers portal on IPOA website at https://www.ipoa.go.ke/ipoa/careers . No Physical applications will be accepted
Detailed job description and specification for these positions are available here: https://www.ipoa.go.ke/ipoa/careers.
All applications to reach the Authority on or before 10th November, 2026 at 5.00 p.m. East Africa time.
Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 23035 – 00100,
NAIROBI.
Successful applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide the following documents; clearance certificate from HELB, EACC, CRB, KRA and DCI. Further to this, background checks and verification of academic certificates shall be undertaken before onboarding.
IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or social status.
Kindly note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.