SENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR REF: IT_SNA_JUNE_2011

Reporting to the Principal Network Administrator, the job holder will be provide technical expertise and support to Safaricom in the field of local and wide are network administration and design.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage of all active and non active network components;
• Advises on the communications requirements of installed and planned networked information systems and carry out surveys to establish network connection requirements;
• Implement and maintain system standards and procedures on network related issues;
• Review the network traffic, performance and quality of service provided by the network;
• Collect routine network load statistics, model performance, and create reports as required;
• Specify and deploy enterprise network both for voice and non-voice and wiring;
• Liaise with other departments to deliver cross team projects and harmonized IT operations;
• Install, configure and upgrade the internal network and data center infrastructure for effective use;
• Monitor, administer and maintain network security;
• Use network management tools to investigate, diagnose and resolve network problems within service level agreements;
• Conduct proper documentation inventory of the network hardware and software.

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies:

• Bachelor of Science in degree in Computer Science , Information Technology , Mathematics, physics
• CCNP/CCIP and CCSE/CCSP are desired certification qualifications;
• WAN/LAN interconnect working experience;
• 5 years in networks: managing a network of 3000+ users;
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS and proficiency in a wide range of networking LAN/WAN products and technologies including but not limited MPLS, MPLS VPN etc
• Attention to details and analytical thinking;
• Good communication and project management skills.

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is 20^th June 2011.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to: hr@safaricom.co.ke