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Assistant Manager- Infrastructure
The Kenya
Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) is a State Corporation under the National
Treasury
whose mandate is to implement, operationalize and manage the Kenya National Electronic
Single Window System (KNESWS) as well as Trade Facilitation. KENTRADE was established
under an Executive Order and gazetted as Legal Notice No 6 of 2011 on 28th
January
2011. To fulfill
its mandate, KENTRADE wishes to engage suitably qualified candidates who meet the
requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution for the following position:
Job Purpose:
The Network/Hardware Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, installing,
configuring, maintaining and repairing of network infrastructure and application
components. The position shall also provide direction, information and
recommendations regarding network configurations and installations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Design, setup and configure complex switching environments and complex wireless networking that supports secured access and the ability to support voice and video applications.
- Configure and setup Cisco Firewalls, VPN Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital mission critical applications
- Maintain network security through proper configuration of VPN and Firewalls
- Setup and maintain the LAN and its associated components (switches, structured cabling, power provisioning etc.)
- Assist in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS.
- To provide technical assistance and support to internal staff, vendors, and partner agencies.7. Maintenance of both the wired & wireless network inclusive of performance, security, throughput and upgrades.
- Implement network upgrades by developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks.
- Implementing Preventive maintenance of all hardware inclusive enterprise hardware such as servers, storage, switches, routers, and UPS’s.
- Troubleshooting malfunctions of network hardware and software applications, IP Phones and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services.
- To support Kentrade’s internal networks and links to other sites (Primary site, DR site and Integration points) and the Internet and other data lines, to ensure they are configured and working correctly.
- To ensure that all work and changes to infrastructure components are performed in such a way as to minimize disruptions to existing ICT services.
- To assist in keeping track of Kentrade’s infrastructure assets and ensure that the infrastructure and data is kept secure at all times.
- To ensure that technology is used, managed and supported in accordance with Kentrade's standards, policies and procedures.
- Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.
Working Conditions
- Hours of work will vary and shift work will be required.
- Will be expected to work late hours when need arises.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor degree in ICT, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
- CCNA or CCNP certification.
- Membership to a relevant professional institution
- At least (4) years’ experience in infrastructure management actively engaged in configuration of different network devices. Experience in working with different data center hardware like servers, storage and communication equipment.
- Experience in working with Routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, WLAN equipment etc.
- Project management experience desired.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Ability to multi task with high stress tolerance levels.
- Strong work ethic with personal and professional Integrity
Qualified
and Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications,
Curriculum
Vitae,
copies of certificates & testimonials, email and telephone contacts
including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be
familiar with the candidates previous work experience. Applications should be
addressed as detailed below and be sent by post, hand delivery or email so as
to be received not later than 5.00pm on Friday, 9th August 2013.
The Chief
Executive Officer
Kenya Trade
Network Agency
1st Floor,
Embankment Plaza
Longonot Rd
- Upperhill
P.O. Box
36943-00200
NAIROBI
KENTRADE is
an Equal Opportunity Employer. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
