Network Engineer at Zetech University in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Network Engineer

    Zetech UniversityNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    5 days ago

    Apply by

    4 Sept

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Education & Training
    IT & Software

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    Job Description

    The position holder will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, securing, and continuously improving Zetech University's network infrastructure across campuses. The role ensures reliable internet access, secure campus connectivity and technical support for users and enterprise systems.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Design, configure, deploy, monitor, and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, firewall, routing, switching, and internet connectivity infrastructure.
    • Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, controllers, structured cabling, fibre links, patch panels, cabinets, UPS-backed network equipment, and related infrastructure.
    • Maintain network documentation including topology diagrams, IP address plans, VLAN plans, configuration records, rack layouts, cabling records, change logs, and asset registers.
    • Conduct regular preventive maintenance, firmware updates, configuration backups, and lifecycle reviews for network equipment.
    • Implement and maintain network security controls 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 detect performance issues, cyber threats, misuse, and unauthorised access.
    • Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of network services supporting teaching, learning, research, administration, student services, digital platforms, and institutional operations.
    • Support integration of network services with CCTV, access control, student management systems, ERP, LMS, email, cloud platforms, authentication systems, and other enterprise applications.
    • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisors or as captured in your detailed job description.

    Required Qualifications

    • Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
    • Professional certification in networking such as CCNA, CCNP or equivalent.
    • At least 5 years relevant experience.
    • Experience in a university, large institution, ISP, enterprise environment, data centre, or multi-site organisation will be an added advantage.
    • Experience supporting CCTV, access control, IP telephony, cloud services, or Enterprise Systems integration will be an added advantage.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    IT & Software

    Minimum Experience

    5 years

    Education Level

    Diploma

    Area of Study

    Computer Science

    Field of Study

    Computer Science

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Zetech University careers portal at careers.zetech.ac.ke.

    Show Network Resilience in Your Application

    Network engineering roles at institutions like Zetech University demand proof of hands-on experience with enterprise infrastructure. Hiring managers will look for evidence of your ability to design, secure, and maintain networks that support thousands of users.

    1. Highlight your certifications: Make your CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent certifications prominent on your CV. These are non-negotiable for this role, so place them near the top of your qualifications.

    2. Detail your hands-on experience: Describe specific projects where you configured routers, switches, firewalls, or VPNs. Use metrics like number of users supported, uptime percentages, or number of sites connected.

    3. Show your security mindset: Emphasize experience with firewall rules, VLAN segmentation, and intrusion prevention. Give an example of how you mitigated a security threat or improved network security.

    4. Demonstrate documentation skills: Mention your experience maintaining network diagrams, IP plans, and change logs. Good documentation is critical for multi-campus environments.

    5. Prepare for scenario questions: Be ready to explain how you would troubleshoot a network outage, optimize bandwidth, or integrate new services like VoIP or cloud systems. Practice articulating your thought process.

    6. Show you understand the education sector: If you have experience in universities or large institutions, highlight it. If not, discuss how you would support teaching, learning, and administrative systems.

    7. Emphasize preventive maintenance: Talk about your routine for firmware updates, backups, and lifecycle reviews. This shows you value reliability and long-term stability.

    8. Align with enterprise integration: Mention any work with CCTV, access control, IP telephony, or enterprise systems like ERP and LMS. This sets you apart as a versatile engineer.

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    network engineering
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