IT Telecom Jobs – Network Engineer at Simbanet Uganda Limited

Job Title: Network Engineer
Organisation: Simbanet
Uganda Limited
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About SimbaNET:
SimbaNET (U) Limited is a Licensed Public Data Operator with National
and International Applications License specialized in providing high speed data
and Internet connectivity via Submarine Optic Fiber. The last mile connectivity
is delivered either by using latest Broadband Wireless media under a licensed
band, or direct physical Fiber Connectivity. In remote connectivity instances,
solutions which can be deployed include proven VSAT HUB platforms, TDMA,
SCPC/DVB Solutions, with full system integration using routers etc. SimbaNET
has been in the business for over 10 years and currently houses 100 staff with
an annual turnover of $10M.
Job Summary: The Network
Engineer will be primarily responsible in leading the technical team on day to
day routine, e.g. design, network growth strategy, , budgeting and
implementation of efficient systems, customer technical support, architect for
customer solutions and sales team liaison for RFQs, Bidding and ensuring
customer SLA levels are met and exceeded
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
 
  • Perform network security design and
    integration
  • Design and implement network topology to
    meet needs such as IP telephony, L2MPLS VPNs, L3MPLS VPNs, IPv6, Frame
    Relay, Ethernet technologies etc
  • Daily administration and oversight of the
    network and computer systems
  • Diagnose problems and solve issues, often
    under time constraints.
  • Offer excellent customer service to
    clients and train staff in best practices for customer service
  • Provide network and host based security,
    incident response, firewall and VPN management and administration
  • Implement the necessary controls and
    procedures to protect information systems assets from intentional or
    inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction.
  • Support in the development of guidelines
    and procedures for administration and security best practices.
  • Provide network documentation.
  • Perform regular security monitoring to
    identify any possible intrusions.
  • Monitor network usage, anticipate
    problems and suggest solution
  • Work closely with colleagues to meet
    team goals and improve processes and practices.
  • Remain current on emerging
    technologies via professional groups, trade magazines, internal and
    external training, independent research and study, and other avenues
    available.
  • Quickly respond to emergency
    situations, including direct response as well as coordination of other IT/Network
    staff, both during and outside of normal business hours.
  • Ensure that technical team performs within
    set technical guidelines by providing or co-authoring standard operating
    procedures.
  • Responsible for Internal SLA to
    departments/ group companies and External SLA to customers/partners.
  • Play a key role in product
    development from R&D to building it and presenting to Sales for
    marketing &sales
  • Timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, and
    annual report
  • Perform any other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science / MBA preferred.
  • The ideal candidate must have at least eight
    (8) years technical and management experience at executive – level
    (experience on GPON, SDH, VSAT & Wimax will be an added advantages).
  • Professional CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIE / CCIE
    written or practical preferred
  • The ideal candidate must have strong
    leadership skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience advising and communicating with
    non-technical staff and guiding technical decisions
  • Over five years of expertise in
    implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network infrastructure
    devices, including: firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points
    and controllers, and monitoring applications
  • Knowledgeable in application transport and
    network infrastructure protocols (SSL/TLS, DNS, DHCP, WINS, NTP, FTP,
    HTTP, SMTP, CIFS, LDAP, and Microsoft AD), and possess an understanding of
    how to support these applications / protocols when accessed through VPN
    and firewall appliances.
  • Experience deploying an enterprise campus
    Wi-Fi network
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the implementation
    of network traffic analysis, remote access methods and systems, stateful
    inspection firewalls, encryption, authentication and authorization
    technology.
  • Hands on technical experience working with
    VPN technologies (IPSEC, SSL VPN, WebVPN, AnyConnect, DMVPN, etc.)
  • Configuring network services using open
    source technologies on Linux servers
  • Willingness to engage in mentoring more
    junior staff members and interns
  • Experience in a fast paced support
    environment in a campus networks as a member of a 24x7x365 network and/or
    security operations team.
  • Expert level skills with Windows and Mac Operating
    Systems.
  • VMware Enterprise administration
    experience
  • Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar
    technologies and products, independently using documentation and online
    resources
  • Strong combination of strategic planning,
    communication, interpersonal, management, and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully
    manage a team
How to Apply:  
All qualified and interested candidates send their application and CV
to recruitment@simbanet.co.ke, subject heading NETWORK ENGINEER- UGANDA
NB: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 4th April 2014

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