Job Description
The University seeks to recruit applicants with requisite qualifications, skills and experience for the following posts in the Faculty of Applied Science: -

NETWORK ENGINEER (1 POST)

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will include the following:

Designing and implementing new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks.
Installing, configuring and supporting network equipment, including network firewalls, routers, switches, WAN accelerators, DNS and DHCP.
Procuring network equipment and managing subcontractors involved with network installation.
Configuring firewalls, routing and switching to maximise network efficiency and security.
Maximising network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting.
Performing server virtualization and arrange scheduled upgrades.
Supervising junior staff and monitoring the enterprise network.
Updating network equipment to the latest firmware releases.
Reporting network status to key stakeholders.


Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science Discipline or Electronic Engineering or Information Technology or accredited equivalent qualification from a recognized University or institution and at least 5 years of post-qualification experience. Possession of CCNA certification. CCNP certification will be an added advantage. The incumbent will be responsible to the Network and Hardware Manager.