Wednesday, October 8, 2014

KPA Principal Network & Communication Engineer Job

Our client, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure established by an Act of Parliament in 1978 with a mandate to maintain, operate, improve and regulate all scheduled sea ports situated along Kenya’s coast line. 

The key focus areas of KPA include capacity expansion, productivity improvement, growth in market share as well as safety and security.
 
In line with its growth and expansion strategy, KPA is seeking highly organized, analytical and self-driven individuals to fill the following key positions in its establishment:

Principal Network & Communication Engineer

1 Post
Ref: PNCE 10/14

Reporting to the Head of Information and Communication Technology, the jobholder will be responsible for Network Administration at the Authority.
 
Key responsibilities will include:
  • Managing the data communications infrastructure of the Authority;
  • Managing the physical infrastructure including wired and wireless Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
  • Managing the network on all Data Centres;
  • Coordinating the acquisition of new network and communication infrastructure;
  • Participating in infrastructure planning, design, development, deployment, and modification; and
  • Monitoring and controlling service levels of infrastructure suppliers and vendors.
Skills & Attributes:
  • Bachelors degree in Information Technology or other relevant field;
  • Masters in Information Technology or its equivalent will be an added advantage;
  • Certification in Networking such as CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, CISA CISCO;
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar role in a reputable organization; and
  • Member of relevant professional body.
How to Apply

Interested candidates for the above positions should have excellent ICT and communication skills with the ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.

KPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and female candidates and People Living With Disabilities (PLWD) are encouraged to apply.

If you believe your qualifications and career objectives match any of these exciting roles, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, current remuneration level, email, telephone contacts and quoting the relevant reference number for the position applied for to reach us on or before 24 October 2014 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Muthangari
P.O. Box 40092 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke
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