System and Network Security Specialist (Cybersecurity) at Kennedia Consulting

Kennedia Consulting is an integrated advisory and professional services firm focused on helping organizations build strong people systems, make confident business decisions, and operate efficiently at scale.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: System and Network Security Specialist (Cybersecurity)

Location: Lagos

Role Summary

• You will be responsible for securing enterprise systems, networks, and endpoints.
• You will monitor threats, respond to incidents, and implement robust security controls across the IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across systems, networks, and endpoints.
• Monitor and respond to security events, anomalies, and incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis.
• Configure and manage firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security tools.
• Implement network segmentation and access control policies.
• Ensure systems are securely configured, hardened, and regularly updated.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related fields
• 4 - 7 years of relevant experience in IT or cybersecurity roles
• Strong understanding of network security concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS
• Hands-on experience with security tools including SIEM, EDR, NAC, and vulnerability scanners
• Experience with Windows Server, Linux, and Unix systems, including hardening and patching
• Proven experience securing enterprise systems, networks, and endpoints
• CCNP Security or CCNA Security certification is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2026.