Job Description

Principal Engineer Job vacancy in Kenya 2019

Career Employment Principal Engineer Nairobi Kenya March 2019

Principal Engineer

Job Summary: Establishes engineering network status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting information.

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor

Experience Level: Senior level

Experience Length: 5 years

Job Description

Department: Operations

Reports to: General Manager, Operations

Responsible for (Direct reports): Engineer

Responsibilities (Functions and duties):

• Assist in ensuring that all operational engineering network systems are running and functioning well and are up-to date.


• Formulate network management standards and policies


• Assist in overseeing technical projects in alignment with organizational goals and direct the effective delivery of networks, development, and disaster recovery systems and processes.


• Assist in Developing action plans and oversee the implementation of network & operational standards


• Assist in handling the strategy and execution of Network infrastructure for the organization.


• Configure and maintain the core network equipment.


• Assist in Identifying, troubleshooting and resolving problems in the performance of the network for clients and internal users.


• Troubleshooting and solving network problems.


• Provide technical support to end-users regarding supplied hardware and software.


• Install, test, certify and troubleshoot networking cabling systems.


• Commissioning client premises equipment.


• Providing technical expertise to end-users regarding optimal set-up for software, hardware and network use.


• Installing, configure, monitor and troubleshoot a wide range of network and data communications software and hardware.


• Assist in supervising contractors in the implementation of the networks.


• Analyze computer- and network-related problems reported by end-users and Diagnose the most effective method to resolve the problem and implements the solution;


• Assist in Maintaining and troubleshooting the FON Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), data communications and all peripheral equipment


• Configuring and installing software and equipment in response to the demands of a complex network design.


• Train end-users on the use and features of the various operating systems and applications on the various platforms.


• Perform primary network system administration on network equipment as needed.


• Ensure that the direct reports use established tracking system to log requests; monitor progress, track problem resolution and give report to the GM, Operations


• Assist in Identifying patterns of failure, researches bug fixes and implements solutions; communicates with the supervisor regarding unresolved problems.


• Assist in enforcing the organisation’s network security and installation procedures.


• Assist in the training of all staff in the Regional offices on the Network systems.


• Assist in ensuring compliance of regulatory issues


• Assist in preparing operational and risk reports for management analysis.


• Accountable for information security, assess the risk of confidential information being misused, create safeguards and maintain the information security program through regular testing.


• Liaising with other departments to ensure optimum performance of the network


• Any other duties as required by the Head of Engineering

Performance Measures and Targets:

• Ensuring update reports in clear and simple manner.


• Assist in ensuring timely preparation of annual departmental financial and technical performance reports.


• Ensuring transparency in all Engineering & Operating systems


• Systematic resolution of faults and client issues. This is measured by the turnaround time and accurate reporting


• Good rapport with the 3rd party suppliers


• Good relation with the clients


• Good working relation and co-operation with staff members


• Good rand regular reporting.


• Ticket generation and closing

Role Reports:

• Daily, Weekly & Monthly reports to the GM, Operations


• Assist in making the Quarterly Reports to the CEO


• Weekly, Monthly System checks and reporting to the Head of Engineering

Experience:

• 5 years of experience as a Principle Engineer in a busy telecommunications organisation

Qualifications:

• Academic: Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications or Electronic Engineering


• Professional: Registration with Professional Engineers (ARB)

Specialist knowledge required:

• Knowledge of various Engineering Operating software


• Knowledge of Programming and well versed with current IT solutions


• Knowledge of Hardware and software systems


• Knowledge of Networks, network administration and Installation


• Knowledge of standard desktop application

Behavioral Competencies:

• Communication and interpersonal skills


• Attention to details and accuracy


• Planning and Organizing skills


• Analytical skills


• Knowledge of industry changes in regards to issues affecting engineering


• Ability to maintain confidential information

Tools/Facilities required:

• Desktop computer/Laptop


• Tools & Equipments

Application:

Applications should be sent to jobs@jobsikaz.com.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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