The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national, regional and Africa’s high level manpower training needs by developing and evolving strong, diversified academic programmes and specializations in basic sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts.

REF – AC/9/187/23

Job Specifications (Applicants should have)

• MSc. Degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science or Electrical/ Telecommunications Engineering or an equivalent qualifications plus five (5) years experience at the level of Chief ICT Officer, Grade 12 OR BSc. in the above mentioned plus ten (10) years experience at the level of Chief ICT Officer Grade 12. In addition they must: have worked in network management in a corporate environment for at least five (5) years, have at least three (3) years experience in Network team management and have professional certifications in Networking
• Possess the following: technical skills in network infrastructure and service management, effective communication and interpersonal skills and good systems analytical skills

Duties and responsibilities:

• To plan, design, implement and manage network infrastructure per the established policies, standards and procedures.
• To carry out need assessments to define and implement network infrastructure projects.
• To formulate, implement and maintain robust network infrastructure security mechanisms.
• Monitor and fine-tune the performance of network infrastructure.
• To oversee the implementation, maintenance and support of network infrastructure.
• To identify skill requirements and implement appropriate training.
• To identify tools, services, facility requirements, and advice on procurement.
• To perform any other duties assigned by the Deputy Director (CNIS)