Network Engineer
@ Career Directions Limited (CDL)

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Nairobi

Reports to: ICT Services Manager

Department: Network & Infrastructure

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Network Engineer to join our ICT Service Delivery team. The successful candidate will assist in the management of enterprise network systems, server infrastructure, and IP PBX telephony systems, and support the implementation of various network and infrastructure projects across residential and office developments.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Network & Server & Systems Management:

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security.

• Assist in configuring and managing firewalls, switches, access points, and routers.

• Perform routine network health checks, log analysis, and incident response.

• Support implementation of network security protocols and policies.

• Support the administration of enterprise IP PBX systems (e.g., Asterisk, Avaya).

• Assist in the management and maintenance of on-premises and cloud-based servers.

• Monitor server performance, apply updates and patches, and ensure data integrity and backup compliance.

• Provide technical support for virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).

Project Management (Projects):

• Participate in the design, deployment, and documentation of ICT infrastructure projects in commercial and residential spaces.

• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

• Assist in developing Bills of Quantities (BoQ), ICT layout drawings, and project schedules.

Requirements

Requirements:

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Network+, MTCNA, ITIL) will be an added advantage.

Experience & Skills:

• 2 years of experience in network or systems engineering role.

• Hands-on experience with enterprise network equipment (Cisco, Firewall, Mikrotik, Ubiquiti, etc.).

• Working knowledge of IP PBX systems and telephony troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with structured cabling, network diagrams, and ICT infrastructure deployment.

• Basic project coordination or management exposure in ICT-related projects.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under minimal supervision.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.