Vacancy title:
ICT Officer Grade II (Network Administration)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Information Technology, Category: Computer & IT]

Jobs at:
KCMC University

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 5 2025

Duty Station:
Dar es salaam | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities are to

• Develop and implement network systems based on the KCMC University needs, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Set up and configure networking devices like routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Ensure that routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices are properly configured to allow for optimal performance and security.
• Regularly update and maintain network equipment and software, including operating system patches and firmware updates.
• Use monitoring tools to track network performance, detect bottlenecks, and ensure uptime and efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve network-related problems like slow connections, dropped packets, or connectivity failures.
• Quickly respond to and resolve network outages or service disruptions.
• Identify the underlying causes of recurring network issues to prevent future disruptions.
• Configure firewalls, VPNs, and other security systems to protect the network from unauthorized access and cyberattacks.
• Regularly check for vulnerabilities or security breaches within the network and take necessary action to mitigate risks.
• Ensure that sensitive data transmitted across the network is encrypted and protected against leaks or unauthorized access.
• Ensure the network complies with university standards, legal requirements, and internal policies, and document this compliance.
• Offer network-related support to employees, students and other clients, helping with connection issues, access problems, or network configuration questions.

Knowledge, Technical Skills and Abilities

• Technical Skills

Networking Protocols & Standards

• Proficiency in key networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, and SNMP.
• In-depth understanding of OSI Model and IP Addressing (IPv4/IPv6).
• Network Infrastructure design, deployment and Management
• Hands-on experience with networking devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Expertise in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting LAN (Local Area Networks), WAN (Wide Area Networks), VLANs (Virtual LANs), and VPNs (Virtual Private Networks).
• Knowledge of network cabling, including fiber optics, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi.
• Network Security
• Strong understanding of network security best practices, including the use of firewalls, IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems), and VPNs for secure remote access.
• Experience with network segmentation, access control lists (ACLs), and NAT (Network Address Translation).
• Familiarity with security protocols such as SSL/TLS, IPsec, and SSH.
• Routing and Switching
• Expertise in configuring and managing dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol), and BGP (Border Gateway Protocol).
• Hands-on experience with Layer 2/3 switches, VLAN configuration, inter-VLAN routing, and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).
• Wireless Networking
• Proficiency in setting up and managing Wi-Fi networks, including Wi-Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), SSID, and wireless security (WPA2, WPA3).
• Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting
• Proficiency in using network monitoring tools (e.g., Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, Meraki).
• Experience in troubleshooting network issues using diagnostic tools.

Soft Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of computer network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of application, transport and network infrastructure protocols
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices.
• Ability to create network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues in a timely manner.
• Precision in configuring and maintaining network settings to ensure optimal performance.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with other IT teams, including security and server administrators, to resolve issues and improve network performance.
• Familiarity with SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Networks) technology for network optimization, particularly for distributed offices and remote work scenarios.
• Hands-on experience with managing networks in a data center environment, including fiber optic cabling and high-availability configurations.
• Ability to design scalable, reliable, and secure network architectures for organizations.

Qualification Required:

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science degree in Information and Communication Technology
• Bachelor of Science degree in Network Administration
• Other related Bachelor in computer studies from a recognized higher learning institution

Experience :

At least two (02) years of experience in network administration in an academic or enterprise environment, specifically

• Configuring, managing, and troubleshooting networking devices and services.
• Experience with local area network and wide area network administration
• Familiarity with network automation tools such as Ansible, Python scripting, or Chef for automating network configuration and management tasks.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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