iWayAfrica - Kenya Senior IP Engineer Vacancy 2013

JOB: Senior IP Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Technical
JOB LOCATION: iWayAfrica - Kenya
REPORTING LINES: Network and Systems Manager

Summary of job profile

The purpose of the role is to maintain the core IP Backbone Network ensuring that it is up and running
as well as ensuring that customers are constantly connected.
Key responsibilities will include;-
 The maintenance of Core IP Backbone Network (IP/MPLS) and the Enterprise Network
(Enterprise Edge and Aggregation)
 Ensure that Service Level Agreements are met for all Services
 Ensure system and service availability of the network on 24/7 basis
 Manage network fault and 2nd level escalations
 Ensure optimum performance of the network at all times with KPIs met
 Ascertain that Acceptance tests are efficiently carried out and handover circuits to operations
and business partners

Persons profile:

 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical/Computer
Engineering or other relevant discipline
 Must have CCNP/CCIP Certification
 Minimum of 3years experience in direct Network Engineering/Network Support in a
Service Provider environment
 An in depth understanding of QoS Diffserv, CoS, Traffic Shaping and Traffic QoS Policy
Implementation is required
 Understanding of ISP Core Network Architecture
 Excellent practical experience of network security including Firewall and VPN
 Hands on experience in IP Service Level Agreement deployment in CISCO environment
will be an added advantage
 Good knowledge of MPLS (LDP and RSVP-TE) and QoS is required
 Knowledge of network management and monitoring tools (e.g. Orion Net Solar-Winds,
HP Open-View NMS, Cisco LMS/ISC, Ethereal, Cacti)
 High level understanding of multi-services platforms, routing protocols
ISIS/RIP/RSVP/OSPF/BGP/iBGP/ and troubleshooting down to packet level
Should you meet the minimum requirements and interested in applying for this demanding position,
please forward you CV to hr-ke@iwayafrica.net ref: Senior IP Engineer
The closing date for this advertised position is: 30th April 2013. If you haven’t heard from us within two
weeks from the closing date, please accept your application as unsuccessful.