Job Description
Infrastructure Engineer – KTNA 7
Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer
Reports to: Manager IT Infrastructure
Duty Station: Nairobi
Purpose for the Job
i. Analyzing, designing, installing, configuring, maintaining and repairing of
network infrastructure and application components;
ii. Evaluate, maintain, install and train staff to ensure the computer network
and hardware performance meets company best practice and user
satisfaction;
iii. Provide direction, information, and recommendations regarding network
configurations and installations.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Design, setup and configure complex switching environments, wireless
networks (that support secured access and the ability to support voice
and video applications) and Firewalls, VPN, concentrators and security
appliances for access to vital mission critical applications;
ii. Maintain network security through proper configuration of VPN and
Firewalls;
iii. Maintain the LAN and its associated components (switches, structured
cabling, power provisioning, etc.) and both the wired and the wireless
network inclusive of performance, security, throughput and upgrades;
iv. Implement multi user environments, including IP address schemes, DNS,
WINS, Ether- Channel;
v. Provide technical assistance and support to internal staff, vendors, and
partner agencies;
vi. Develop and implement upgrades by developing, testing, evaluating and
installing enhancements;
vii. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for implemented
networks;
viii. To ensure that all work and changes to infrastructure components are
performed in such a way as to minimize disruptions to existing ICT
services;
ix. Keep track of KenTrade’s infrastructure assets and ensure that the
infrastructure and data is kept secure at all times;
x. Ensure that technology is used, managed and supported in accordance
with KenTrade’s standards, policies and procedures;
xi. Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are
consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.
Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience
i. Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or
related from a recognized institution;
ii. Professional training – CCNA or HCNA;
iii. Relevant experience in Networks and Datacenters shall be an added
advantage;
iv. Must meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.