Network Engineer

Location
Lilongwe, Malawi
Category
Technical
Deadline
30 November 2022

Main Duties

  • Installing, configuring, and maintaining network hardware and software such as routers, firewalls, switches and wireless access points
  • Setting up and maintaining local area networks (LAN), wide-area networks (WAN), virtual private networks (VPN), point-to-point connections as well as external carrier connectivity
  • Performing daily performance monitoring, capacity analysis and maintaining security posture of the network
  • Resolving network connectivity issues for clients
  • Maintaining and troubleshooting storage networks
  • Performing network infrastructure maintenance upgrades to ensure a proper security and operational posture
  • Performing a backup role for Systems Support Engineers to provide L2 and L3 support

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or any relevant field
  • Sound knowledge of networking with a minimum of Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
  • Exposure to Unix/Linux operating systems such as Oracle Solaris, IBM AIX or RedHat Linux
  • Hands-on interaction with network and cybersecurity solutions such as Cisco, Checkpoint, Sophos, Kemp or F5
  • Minimum of 5 years working experience in IT

Interested candidates should send their CVs and cover letters to recruitment@idias.mw