Senior Network Engineer at SportPesa

Network Engineer Job Responsibilities

• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory, life cycle management and related documentation.
• Establish service level agreements with end users.
• Provide “ownership” of problem through final resolution.
• Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of network in-house and remote hardware and software across the organization’s network.
• Collaborate with third-party support and service vendors to ensure that the network stays operational
• Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
• Manage and ensure optimal operation of all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls among others.
• Manage operational costs; conduct near- and long-term financial forecasts for expanded functionality/user base.
• Test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining network infrastructure.
• Direct and supervise a team network analysts and technicians, and where necessary, conduct performance reviews and corrective action.
• Provide guidance to junior members of the team.

Requirements for the Network Engineer Job

• Undergraduate degree preferably in the field of computer science.
• Minimum of Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)certification. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) would be an additional advantage.
• Experience with designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise class Check Point, Cisco and SSL VPN devices.
• Experience with configuration and management of network monitoring tools
• Traffic shaping and optimization
• Must be able to work odd hours and shifts
• 5+ years’ experience in managing sophisticated computer networks
• 3+ years’ experience in network architecture and deployment