Network Engineer

Network Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and results-oriented Network Engineer with proven experience in fibre-optic installations, structured cabling, network infrastructure deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining fibre-optic networks and enterprise networking infrastructure, ensuring projects are delivered according to technical specifications, quality standards, timelines, and client requirements.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in fibre-optic installation and testing, network equipment configuration, site supervision, and technical documentation. Industry-recognised certifications in networking, fibre optics, or related technologies will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Fibre Optic Infrastructure

• Plan, install, terminate, splice, test, and commission fibre-optic cabling systems.

• Conduct fibre-optic testing using OTDR, optical power meters, and light sources.

• Interpret fibre test results and prepare test reports, fibre-loss budgets, and as-built documentation.

• Identify and resolve fibre-optic faults, signal losses, and connectivity issues.

• Supervise fibre-optic installations, including indoor and outdoor cabling, ducting, containment, and cable routing.

• Ensure installations comply with applicable industry standards and project specifications.

• Network Design, Installation and Configuration

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, WLAN, and enterprise network infrastructure.

• Configure and maintain switches, routers, wireless access points, and other network devices.

• Implement VLANs, IP addressing, routing, switching, and network segmentation.

• Support structured cabling installations, including copper and fibre-optic systems.

• Perform network testing, commissioning, performance monitoring, and fault diagnosis.

• Support network integration, upgrades, and infrastructure migrations.

• Project Implementation and Site Supervision

• Participate in site surveys, technical assessments, and network infrastructure planning.

• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.

• Monitor installation teams to ensure compliance with approved designs, safety requirements, and quality standards.

• Track project progress, identify technical risks, and recommend corrective actions.

• Ensure projects are completed within agreed timelines and specifications.

• Documentation and Technical Support

• Prepare network diagrams, fibre-core allocation schedules, test reports, installation records, and as-built drawings.

• Maintain accurate records of equipment, cabling, configurations, and completed works.

• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and maintenance for deployed infrastructure.

• Train client personnel where required and support project handover.

• Follow applicable health, safety, and quality procedures.

• Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Networks, Information Technology, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of practical experience in network engineering, telecommunications, or network infrastructure deployment.

• Demonstrable experience working on fibre-optic installation and implementation projects.

• Practical knowledge of fibre-optic splicing, termination, testing, and commissioning.

• Experience using OTDRs, optical power meters, and other fibre-testing equipment.

• Good understanding of TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, routing, switching, VLANs, and structured cabling.

• Experience configuring network equipment from vendors such as Cisco, MikroTik, Huawei, Ubiquiti, HPE/Aruba, or equivalent.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, network diagrams, and project specifications.

• Good technical reporting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to travel to project sites within Kenya and work in the field when required.

• Professional Certifications

• Candidates should possess at least one relevant industry certification, with additional certifications considered an advantage.

• Relevant certifications include:

• Networking Certifications

• Cisco CCNA or higher.

• MikroTik MTCNA or higher.

• HPE Aruba Networking certifications.

• Huawei HCIA-Datacom or equivalent.

• CompTIA Network+.

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