Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 23 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Background:
• KT Rwanda Networks, Ltd (“KTRN Ltd”) is a licensed company that has been incorporated under the laws and regulations of the Republic of Rwanda. The company is engaged in the business of providing & installing 4G LTE advanced technology within Rwanda.
• In order to effectively accomplish its business objectives, KTRN Ltd is looking for a qualified and competent candidate to fill the vacant position below:

Position: Senior IP Core Engineer (1)
Key Responsibilities:
• Design, develop and deploy engineering solutions for IP network improvement, upgrade, and expansion.
• Creating and maintaining all network documentation to reflect the current and planned state of our network.
• Monitor all network systems to detect, respond and remediate Network security threats and vulnerabilities
• Establishing the networking environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation, and defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
• Administration of Core Network management operations supports systems.
• Maximizing network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades, and collaborating with the network team leader on network optimization.
• Undertaking data network fault investigations in local and international traffic, using information from multiple sources.
• Securing network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access.
• Supporting and administration of firewall environments in line with IT security policy.
• Upgrading data network equipment to the latest stable firmware releases.
• Liaising with project management teams, junior engineers, and NOC Operators engineers regularly as well as building their capacity.
• Remote support of on-site engineers and end users/customers during installation and complaints
• Configuration of routing and switching equipment and basic configuration of firewalls.
• Securing network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access.
• Supervising the administration of systems and servers related to the network to ensure the availability of services to authorized users.
• Maintain and troubleshoot the Linux/Windows Network Management Systems and propose a new solution if needed.
• Availability for eventually performing live network interventions during the night
• Reporting network operational status by gathering and prioritizing information and managing projects.
• Ensure SLA with customers is met.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Competencies required:
• Degree in Telecommunications Engineering or similar
• Telecom or IT Engineer Experienced in IP networks (R&D, Architecture, and network deployment), with recognized expertise in Core Package design, integration, or support.
• IP certifications in one or more suppliers (Linux, Cisco, Juniper) are highly recommended
• Minimum of 5 years` experience in a related field of operation
• Technical knowledge of BGP, MPLS, OSPF, VPNs, and Firewalls is a must.
• Knowledge of Juniper, CISCO, and Linux is a must.
• Knowledge about network monitoring tools is a must.
• Good Communication Skills
• Team Player and Result Oriented

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their application letters accompanied with their CVs and copies of certified Degree(s), Copy of ID, on line addressed to the Human Resources management of KTRN, located at KG 7 Avenue, 7th Kigali Heights, to the below email:
• recruits@ktrn.rw 
• The deadline for submission of applications is scheduled on June, 28th 2023, 5:00pm.
• Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

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