Job Vacancies at Bamburi Cement Ltd

ABOUT YOU

Highly analytical, detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of business systems architecture and administration. You thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at problem-solving, and are motivated by the opportunity to optimize critical business operations through technology. You’re also a team player who brings strong interpersonal and communication skills and can translate technical concepts into business-friendly solutions.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety rules. This is an integral part of all job duties as is the company’s overarching value and is implemented in accordance with Group H&S guidelines
• Monitor the performance and availability of all business systems, including SAP ERP, digital payment platforms (e.g., M-Pesa), and bank integrations, to meet defined SLAs and ensure business continuity.
• Collaborate with cloud service providers, IT Business Solutions Analysts, and internal teams to troubleshoot application issues and implement timely, effective resolutions.
• Ensure all system changes follow approved change management processes, are fully documented, and comply with internal audit standards.
• Administer and maintain the SAP S/4HANA landscape across Development, Quality, and
• Production environments, along with related platforms such as Ariba, Concur, SuccessFactors, SAP Analytics Cloud, and Datasphere.
• Manage user roles, access rights, and authorizations in line with internal controls, supporting the internal audit and compliance functions.
• Provide technical support for SAP S/4HANA systems, including Basis-related issues and performance optimization.
• Support the integration of SAP S/4HANA with external systems and banking platforms, ensuring security, data integrity, and robust error handling.
• Lead system testing, performance tuning, and root cause analysis to maintain optimal system health and minimal downtime.
• Identify opportunities for system and process improvements by actively participating in cross-functional operations meetings and engaging with business stakeholders.
• Recommend and implement innovative technologies to solve business challenges and drive competitive advantage.
• Train users and identify retraining needs to enhance system utilization and ensure continuous improvement in digital adoption.
• Document business process flows and validate them with process owners, continuously recommending enhancements aligned with industry best practices.
• Maintain high standards of master data quality, consistency, and governance across all systems.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Level of education

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Relevant certifications in SAP Basis, AWS, or Azure are an added advantage.

Technical Competencies

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in business systems process design and application development.
• At least 3 years’ hands-on experience as a SAP Basis Administrator on SAP HANA and S/4HANA, including 2 years on public/private cloud environments (AWS or Azure).
• AWS administration and infrastructure deployment (S3- Simple Storage Service, EC2 - Elastic Compute Cloud, VPC - Visual private Cloud, Workspaces, SNS - Simple Notification Service, IAM - Identity and Access Management, ELB - Elastic Load Balancing, CloudWatch).
• Proficiency in major database applications preferable Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and IBM DB2.
• Deep knowledge of SAP HANA in-Memory Platform core technology, including architecture, landscape design, installation, upgrade, performance tuning and system integration.
• ERP migration from On-Premise to AWS cloud environments

 Management & Soft Skills

• Solid understanding of business processes across multiple departments.
• Strong leadership, initiative, and innovation mindset.
• Excellent team collaboration and communication abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong training and mentoring capabilities for system users

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ABOUT YOU

Highly skilled network and security professional with a solid foundation in LAN/WAN architectures, perimeter defense, endpoint protection, and infrastructure management. You take pride in your attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and ability to respond swiftly to security alerts and network issues. You’re comfortable working independently while also collaborating across departments and with service providers to ensure infrastructure resilience, cybersecurity compliance, and business continuity

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety rules. This is an integral part of all job duties as is the company’s overarching value and is implemented in accordance with Group H&S guidelines
• Monitor availability, performance, and security metrics of LAN, SD-WAN, perimeter firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint protection systems, ensuring a 97% uptime target.
• Enforce KPIs for service providers based on SLAs related to reliability, response time, and infrastructure security.
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis for all network and security-related incidents, ensuring documentation and corrective actions are completed.
• Collaborate with external providers during cadence meetings to review service performance, outages, and improvements.
• Ensure high availability and redundancy for all critical infrastructure components, including clear, tested Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).
• Provide Level 2 and 3 technical support for network infrastructure, including firewalls (Meraki), endpoint protection (SentinelOne), Cisco ISE, and Webproxy (Netskope).
• Orchestrate change management activities through proper documentation and risk assessment within ITSM tools.
• Participate in architectural design and implementation of secure networks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal policies.
• Review firewall and proxy logs daily to identify threats and recommend mitigation measures.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track network performance, incident trends, and the organization’s overall cybersecurity posture.
• Document network topologies, standard configurations, and process runbooks for all sites.
• Mentor junior network/security administrators and interns, providing guidance and technical oversight.
• Respond to SIEM alerts promptly and apply fixes in coordination with the change advisory board (CAB)
• Evaluate requests for exemptions to web access rules, reviewing risk and business justification before approval.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Level of education

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Certifications in Cisco Networking (CCNA/CCNP), Cybersecurity, or Unified Communications are highly desirable. Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Technical Competencies

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT infrastructure, network security administration, and systems support.
• Proven knowledge and hands-on experience in:
  • LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Meraki firewalls, and VPN technologies.
  • Endpoint security tools (e.g., SentinelOne), SIEM systems, and proxy services (e.g., Netskope).
  • Cisco ISE for identity-based access control and AAA services.
  • Windows Server, Linux, VMware, WSUS, and Oracle RDBMS.
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation, backup, and provisioning tools.
• Working knowledge of ITIL, ITSM, and Agile frameworks.
• Basic programming or scripting experience is an added advantage.

Management & Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities for complex network and security issues.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven experience managing vendors, projects, and enforcing security policies.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Leadership skills with a focus on mentoring and team collaboration. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.