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Role overview
Zetech University in Kenya is hiring a Network Engineer to manage and improve its network infrastructure across campuses. This role is suitable for someone with a background in designing, securing, and maintaining network systems in large or multi-site organisations.
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What you will do
- Design, configure, deploy, monitor, and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, firewall, routing, switching, and internet connectivity infrastructure.
- Install and maintain network hardware including routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, controllers, structured cabling, fibre links, patch panels, cabinets, and UPS-backed equipment.
- Maintain comprehensive network documentation such as topology diagrams, IP address plans, VLAN plans, configuration records, rack layouts, cabling records, change logs, and asset registers.
- Perform regular preventive maintenance, firmware updates, configuration backups, and lifecycle reviews on network equipment.
- Implement and maintain network security measures including firewall rules, VLAN segmentation, access control lists, VPN security, intrusion prevention, secure Wi-Fi authentication, and network access controls.
- Monitor network traffic, logs, alerts, and anomalies to identify performance issues, cyber threats, misuse, and unauthorised access.
- Support integration of network services with CCTV, access control, student management systems, ERP, LMS, email, cloud platforms, authentication systems, and other enterprise applications.
Requirements
- Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Professional networking certification such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience in a university, large institution, ISP, enterprise environment, data centre, or multi-site organisation is preferred.
- Experience supporting CCTV, access control, IP telephony, cloud services, or enterprise systems integration is preferred.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Monday, 26 October 2026.