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+.