Network Engineer at Estream East Africa Ltd

We are seeking a skilled and results-oriented Network Engineer with proven experience in fibre-optic installations, structured cabling, network infrastructure deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining fibre-optic networks and enterprise networking infrastructure, ensuring projects are delivered according to technical specifications, quality standards, timelines, and client requirements.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in fibre-optic installation and testing, network equipment configuration, site supervision, and technical documentation. Industry-recognised certifications in networking, fibre optics, or related technologies will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Fibre Optic Infrastructure

Plan, install, terminate, splice, test, and commission fibre-optic cabling systems.

Conduct fibre-optic testing using OTDR, optical power meters, and light sources.

Interpret fibre test results and prepare test reports, fibre-loss budgets, and as-built documentation.

Identify and resolve fibre-optic faults, signal losses, and connectivity issues.

Supervise fibre-optic installations, including indoor and outdoor cabling, ducting, containment, and cable routing.

Ensure installations comply with applicable industry standards and project specifications.

Network Design, Installation and Configuration

Install, configure, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, WLAN, and enterprise network infrastructure.

Configure and maintain switches, routers, wireless access points, and other network devices.

Implement VLANs, IP addressing, routing, switching, and network segmentation.

Support structured cabling installations, including copper and fibre-optic systems.

Perform network testing, commissioning, performance monitoring, and fault diagnosis.

Support network integration, upgrades, and infrastructure migrations.

Project Implementation and Site Supervision

Participate in site surveys, technical assessments, and network infrastructure planning.

Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.

Monitor installation teams to ensure compliance with approved designs, safety requirements, and quality standards.

Track project progress, identify technical risks, and recommend corrective actions.

Ensure projects are completed within agreed timelines and specifications.

Documentation and Technical Support

Prepare network diagrams, fibre-core allocation schedules, test reports, installation records, and as-built drawings.

Maintain accurate records of equipment, cabling, configurations, and completed works.

Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and maintenance for deployed infrastructure.

Train client personnel where required and support project handover.

Follow applicable health, safety, and quality procedures.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Networks, Information Technology, or a related field.

At least 3 years of practical experience in network engineering, telecommunications, or network infrastructure deployment.

Demonstrable experience working on fibre-optic installation and implementation projects.

Practical knowledge of fibre-optic splicing, termination, testing, and commissioning.

Experience using OTDRs, optical power meters, and other fibre-testing equipment.

Good understanding of TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, routing, switching, VLANs, and structured cabling.

Experience configuring network equipment from vendors such as Cisco, MikroTik, Huawei, Ubiquiti, HPE/Aruba, or equivalent.

Ability to interpret technical drawings, network diagrams, and project specifications.

Good technical reporting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Willingness to travel to project sites within Kenya and work in the field when required.

Professional Certifications

Candidates should possess at least one relevant industry certification, with additional certifications considered an advantage.

Relevant certifications include:

Networking Certifications

Cisco CCNA or higher.

MikroTik MTCNA or higher.

HPE Aruba Networking certifications.

Huawei HCIA-Datacom or equivalent.

CompTIA Network+.

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