Network Administrator

1 month ago

Nairobi, Kenya SAFARICOM Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Safaricom, Ltd is a leading mobile network operator in Kenya. It was formed in 1997 as a fully owned subsidiary of Telkom Kenya. In May 2000, Vodafone Group Plc of the United Kingdom acquired a 40% stake and management responsibility for the company. Safaricom employs over 1,500 people mainly stationed in Nairobi and other big cities like Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret in which it manages retail outlets. Currently, it has nationwide dealerships to ensure customers across the country have access to its products and services.

JOB SUMMARY

QUALIFICATIONSExperience with different cloud provider technologies including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure. A solid background in Linux/Unix and Windows server system administrationUnderstanding of cloud infrastructure and security requirementsDeep Knowledge of Voice Systems – call Manager, Genesys Knowledge and integration of SIP and PSTN.Managing, Configuring and Troubleshooting CISO Security Integrated Services Engine (ISE) Managing configuring and Troubleshooting CISCO Security Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) Managing, Configuring and Troubleshooting Checkpoint Firewalls, Cisco Firewalls and Web Authentication Firewalls. Formal professional training or work experience in networking and communication technologies. Knowledge of a networking environmentKnowledge of Cisco IOS and proficiency in a wide range of networking LAN/WAN products and technologiesExperience with firewalls, Internet VPN’s remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution is desiredMonitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknessesKnowledge of basic network architecture concepts (zones/DMZ, VLANs, segmentation, subnetting. LAN/WAN).Basic understanding of dynamic routing protocols a plus.Good working knowledge of basic firewall configuration concepts (ACL, NAT/PAT, routing statements, ports, protocols, VPNsGeneral exposure to firewalls, switches, routers, and other networking devices.Knowledge of cisco Voice systems including cisco call manager, Webex

RESPONSIBILITIES

Advises on the communications requirements of installed and planned networked information systems. Carries out surveys to establish network connection requirements. Maintain system standards and procedures on network related issues and technically enforce the same.Working with the Digital Engineering team on providing various cloud solutions and integrations. Implementation, Configuration and support of the Safaricom voice platforms including the contact center and cisco call manger. Monitors, administers and maintains network security, countermeasures for availability and safetyLiaise with other departments to deliver cross team projects and harmonized IT operations in SFC. Provide input, expertise in projects that require IT Network infrastructure for expanding business areas to support retail outlets. Switch rooms and  new products and servicesUses network management tools to investigate, diagnose and resolve network problems within service level agreement tolerances, referring to network users, other staff, and suppliers as necessary. Respond to support issues and connectivity incidents for Safaricom’s Corporate LANs, troubleshooting and IP Addressing and connectivity across the company.Implements and administers the SFC internet connection, mail gateways and security.Response to support calls on data, telephone support and call center issues as backup for Telephone Services Team Leader.Documentation of network, network design hardware and software inventory.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Software architecture, Testing and debugging, User experience (UX and UI) design, Design Thinking, Digital content development and editing (social media, blogs, etc.)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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