Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer

Purpose of the Job

The primary role is to analyze, design, install, configure, maintain, and repair the network infrastructure and application components. The position also provides direction, information, and recommendations regarding network configurations and installations to ensure optimal performance and security.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, set up, and configure complex switching environments and wireless networks that support secured access and enable voice and video applications.
• Configure and set up Cisco Firewalls, VPN Concentrators, and security appliances to ensure access to vital mission-critical applications.
• Maintain network security through proper configuration of VPN and Firewalls.
• Set up and maintain the LAN and its associated components, including switches, structured cabling, and power provisioning.
• Assist in the design of multi-server environments, including IP address schemes, DNS, and WINS.
• Provide technical assistance and support to internal staff, vendors, and partner agencies.
• Maintain both the wired and wireless network, including performance, security, throughput, and upgrades.
• Implement network upgrades by developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks.
• Implement effective maintenance of all hardware, including enterprise hardware such as servers, storage, switches, routers, and UPS units.
• Troubleshoot network hardware and software applications, IP phones, and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services.
• Support KenTrade’s internal networks and links to other sites (Primary site, DR site, and integration points), including internet and other data lines, ensuring they are configured and working correctly.
• Ensure that all work and changes to infrastructure components are performed in a way that minimizes disruptions to existing ICT services.
• Assist in keeping track of KenTrade’s infrastructure assets and ensure that the infrastructure and data are kept secure at all times.
• Ensure that technology is used, managed, and supported in accordance with KenTrade’s standards, policies, and procedures.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• CCNA, CCNP, CCVP, or VoIP certification.
• Knowledge of VoIP implementation and support.
• Meets provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (that contains details of qualifications, work experience, email and telephone contacts, including names, telephone, and email contacts of three referees who must be familiar with the candidate’s previous work experience), and copies of all certificates and relevant testimonials.

All applications must be received not later than 5:00 p.m. on 4th August 2026. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.

Applications letters should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
P.O. Box 36943 – 00200
NAIROBI

Required Documents for Successful Candidates

Successful candidates shall be required to obtain and submit valid copies of the following documents before an offer is made:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID)
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Authority (EACC)
• Clearance certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Application Process via the E-Recruitment Portal

From the job advertisement, you will be directed to the e-recruitment portal where you can:

• Create a user account.
• Create your profile – edit your profile if you already have an account.

The information on the profile is split into tabs that the user must fill out before submitting a job application, including the following:

• Biodata – General information about the applicant.
• Academic qualifications – attach certificates.
• Professional qualifications – attach certificates.
• Employment history – record of previous employers.
• Referees.
• Attach application letter and CV.
• Input current and expected salary.
• Submit application.
• Click My Applications to check or confirm if your application has been successfully submitted.