Job Description

National Bank – A Subsidiary of KCB Group Plc.

Position Title: Network Engineer

Job Ref No. HR/015/2021

1 Available Position

Division: ICT

Location: Head Office

Reporting to: Senior Networks Manager

Position Scope: The role holder will be expected manage, support and ensure availability, performance and capacity of network & telephony resources. He/she will be expected to work within the services level agreements to ensure exceptional network service experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish a planning process for review of performance, secure, quality and capacity of the network & telephony infrastructure.


• Configure and troubleshoot network traffic engineering using BGP/OSPF/EIGRP and large-scale network operations and maintenance procedures.


• Analyse networks and troubleshoot network bugs to successfully mitigate large


• scale issues and develop innovative solutions.


• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers, as well as upgrade software on routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers on a large-scale network.


• Conceptualize large scalable network solutions, write applicable acceptance and design documentation while implementing on a reduced time scale.


• Define and influence strategy within and outside the team


• Drive operational excellence projects to improve network performance and reliability


• Work closely with our software developers to fully automate operations


• Supervise IT contractors/vendors handling network equipment and installations to ensure value for money


• Provide support, monitor and respond to all queries assigned, investigations, correspondence and ensure closure of the same within service level agreements.


• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, guidelines, standards and relevant regulatory requirements.


• Escalation of items/ any exceptional matters arising as per escalation matrix.


• Any other duties that may be assigned by my Line Manager from time to time.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science or related field from a recognized University.


• Cisco Certification CCNA (Route & Switch), CCNA Security, CCNP (Route & Switch).


• Cisco Certification – CCNP Data Center and or Collaboration will be an added advantage


• Certification in any Linux flavours will also be an added advantage.


• At least three years of experience in Networks Engineering or related occupations of Network Development Engineer


• Three years of experience must include: IP networking fundamentals and the application of IP protocols; use of protocols and technologies, including DWDM, 802.2/3, 802.1d VLANs/STP,


• IPv4 & IPv6, TCP (internals & flow control)


• One year of experience to include, HTTP; experience with either Python or PERL scripting.


• Experience in Documentation, coordination and the deployment of manual and automated tests for complex systems – experience with DNAC will be an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Monday, 3rd May 2021.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process.

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