Network & Security Engineer job at Future Link
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Aug-19
Location: Kampala
Network & Security Engineer 2026-08-18T17:27:35+00:00 Future Link https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/default_logo_company/defaultlogo.png https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Professional Services Computer & IT, Science & Engineering 2026-08-25T17:00:00+00:00 8 Description We are looking for an analytical, emotionally resilient and collaborative IT Security Engineer to join our Network and Infreastructure team. The Network & Security Engineer shall contribute to FutureLink’s promise of 99.9% secure platform availability by proactively optimizing infrastructure performance, overseeing network connectivity, supporting internal network security management, and maintaining strict adherence to ISO 27001 Security Standards and regulatory requirements. As a member of the Security and Infrastructure Team, he is the key technical point of contact for network integrations, ensuring seamless, highly reliable connectivity between remote customer locations, external service partners, and our core infrastructure Key Responsibilities - Network Connectivity Support: Maintain and support network connectivity across private APN solutions, cellular gateways, site-to-site IPsec VPNs, and public internet connections.
- Partner & Provider Coordination: Work directly with external technical teams and service providers to resolve trunk issues, routing errors, last-mile failures, and link degradations.
- Network Operations & Security: Configure, monitor, and maintain core firewalls, routers, switches, and VLANs, ensuring minimal downtime and strict access control across all channels.
- Systems Administration: Maintain and support Windows desktop and Linux server environments, running standard command-line tools to diagnose network traffic, inspect logs, and assist with routine system maintenance.
- ISO 27001 Security & Compliance: Enforce organizational security policies, assist with regular system audits, track security logs, and ensure all network configurations comply with ISO 27001 controls.
- Network Monitoring & SOPs: Monitor infrastructure health, respond to perimeter alerts, and author/maintain clear network topology diagrams, incident escalation paths, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Qualifications Must-Haves (Required) - Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or an equivalent technical field.
- Network Certification: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or equivalent network certification (e.g., CCNP, JNCIA, CompTIA Network+).
- Strong Networking & WAN Foundations: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, VLAN segmentation, routing protocols, DNS/DHCP, site-to-site IPsec VPNs, and perimeter firewall management.
- Systems Administration: Practical familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems (command-line navigation, system service management, user permissions, and CLI diagnostics using tcpdump, traceroute, ss).
- Written & Verbal Communication Skills: Ability to articulate technical issues clearly when collaborating with external partners, as well as write comprehensive technical documentation, incident reports, and SOPs.
Nice-to-Haves (Preferred) - Security Certifications: Security-focused certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), GISF, or equivalent basic security credentials.
- Regulated Sector Experience: Prior experience working in a Fintech, Bank, or other Central Bank-regulated environment.
- ISO 27001 Experience: Familiarity operating within an ISO 27001 certified environment, maintaining security logs, or participating in formal security and compliance audits.
- Scripting & Automation: Exposure to Bash or Python scripting for automating routine administrative tasks and system health checks.
- Network Connectivity Support: Maintain and support network connectivity across private APN solutions, cellular gateways, site-to-site IPsec VPNs, and public internet connections.
- Partner & Provider Coordination: Work directly with external technical teams and service providers to resolve trunk issues, routing errors, last-mile failures, and link degradations.
- Network Operations & Security: Configure, monitor, and maintain core firewalls, routers, switches, and VLANs, ensuring minimal downtime and strict access control across all channels.
- Systems Administration: Maintain and support Windows desktop and Linux server environments, running standard command-line tools to diagnose network traffic, inspect logs, and assist with routine system maintenance.
- ISO 27001 Security & Compliance: Enforce organizational security policies, assist with regular system audits, track security logs, and ensure all network configurations comply with ISO 27001 controls.
- Network Monitoring & SOPs: Monitor infrastructure health, respond to perimeter alerts, and author/maintain clear network topology diagrams, incident escalation paths, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- TCP/IP
- VLAN segmentation
- Routing protocols
- DNS/DHCP
- Site-to-site IPsec VPNs
- Perimeter firewall management
- Windows operating systems (command-line navigation, system service management, user permissions, CLI diagnostics)
- Linux operating systems (command-line navigation, system service management, user permissions, CLI diagnostics)
- Written & Verbal Communication Skills
- Bash scripting (preferred)
- Python scripting (preferred)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or an equivalent technical field.
- CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or equivalent network certification (e.g., CCNP, JNCIA, CompTIA Network+).
- Security-focused certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), GISF, or equivalent basic security credentials (preferred).
- Prior experience working in a Fintech, Bank, or other Central Bank-regulated environment (preferred).
- Familiarity operating within an ISO 27001 certified environment, maintaining security logs, or participating in formal security and compliance audits (preferred).
JOB-6a849607970b5 Vacancy title:
Network & Security Engineer Jobs at:
Future Link Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 25 2026 Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Description We are looking for an analytical, emotionally resilient and collaborative IT Security Engineer to join our Network and Infreastructure team. The Network & Security Engineer shall contribute to FutureLink’s promise of 99.9% secure platform availability by proactively optimizing infrastructure performance, overseeing network connectivity, supporting internal network security management, and maintaining strict adherence to ISO 27001 Security Standards and regulatory requirements. As a member of the Security and Infrastructure Team, he is the key technical point of contact for network integrations, ensuring seamless, highly reliable connectivity between remote customer locations, external service partners, and our core infrastructure Key Responsibilities - Network Connectivity Support: Maintain and support network connectivity across private APN solutions, cellular gateways, site-to-site IPsec VPNs, and public internet connections.
- Partner & Provider Coordination: Work directly with external technical teams and service providers to resolve trunk issues, routing errors, last-mile failures, and link degradations.
- Network Operations & Security: Configure, monitor, and maintain core firewalls, routers, switches, and VLANs, ensuring minimal downtime and strict access control across all channels.
- Systems Administration: Maintain and support Windows desktop and Linux server environments, running standard command-line tools to diagnose network traffic, inspect logs, and assist with routine system maintenance.
- ISO 27001 Security & Compliance: Enforce organizational security policies, assist with regular system audits, track security logs, and ensure all network configurations comply with ISO 27001 controls.
- Network Monitoring & SOPs: Monitor infrastructure health, respond to perimeter alerts, and author/maintain clear network topology diagrams, incident escalation paths, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Qualifications Must-Haves (Required) - Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or an equivalent technical field.
- Network Certification: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or equivalent network certification (e.g., CCNP, JNCIA, CompTIA Network+).
- Strong Networking & WAN Foundations: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, VLAN segmentation, routing protocols, DNS/DHCP, site-to-site IPsec VPNs, and perimeter firewall management.
- Systems Administration: Practical familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems (command-line navigation, system service management, user permissions, and CLI diagnostics using tcpdump, traceroute, ss).
- Written & Verbal Communication Skills: Ability to articulate technical issues clearly when collaborating with external partners, as well as write comprehensive technical documentation, incident reports, and SOPs.
Nice-to-Haves (Preferred) - Security Certifications: Security-focused certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), GISF, or equivalent basic security credentials.
- Regulated Sector Experience: Prior experience working in a Fintech, Bank, or other Central Bank-regulated environment.
- ISO 27001 Experience: Familiarity operating within an ISO 27001 certified environment, maintaining security logs, or participating in formal security and compliance audits.
- Scripting & Automation: Exposure to Bash or Python scripting for automating routine administrative tasks and system health checks.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
Application Link:Click here to apply
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