8,982 Senior Network Engineer Remote Telecommunications Infrastructure jobs in Kenya

• Design and architect complex telecommunications networks, including LAN, WAN, and wireless solutions.
• Develop network strategies and roadmaps to align with business objectives and technological advancements.
• Evaluate and select appropriate network hardware, software, and protocols.
• Ensure network designs adhere to security best practices and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement and deploy network solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, providing expert-level support.
• Develop network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Conduct performance analysis and capacity planning to ensure network scalability and efficiency.
• Stay current with emerging network technologies and industry trends.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in network architecture and design, with a strong focus on telecommunications networks.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching technologies, and VPNs.
• Experience with wireless technologies (e.g., Wi-Fi, cellular), MPLS, and SDN.
• Proficiency in network simulation and design tools.
• Experience with network security principles and implementation (firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• Relevant certifications such as CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.
• This role is fully remote, with the primary focus on supporting network infrastructure initiatives for our client's operations in the vicinity of Nyeri, Nyeri, KE .

• Design, configure, and deploy complex network solutions, including WAN, LAN, WLAN, and data center networks, for telecommunications infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance and traffic patterns, identifying and resolving bottlenecks and potential issues proactively.
• Implement and manage network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access controls.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network problems, providing timely and effective solutions to ensure minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems administrators, software developers, and operations personnel, to ensure seamless integration and operation of network services.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and expansion projects, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
• Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and vendor advancements in telecommunications networking.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network engineers and technicians.
• Develop and implement network monitoring and alerting strategies to ensure proactive issue detection.
• Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning activities to optimize network resources.
• Contribute to the selection and evaluation of new networking hardware and software solutions.
• Ensure network infrastructure adheres to all relevant security policies and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in network engineering, with a focus on telecommunications networks.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex IP-based networks (IPv4/IPv6).
• In-depth knowledge of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), switching technologies (e.g., VLANs, Spanning Tree), and network services (e.g., DNS, DHCP).
• Hands-on experience with network security principles and technologies (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, ACLs).
• Proficiency with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG) and packet analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark).
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Experience with cloud networking concepts (e.g., AWS, Azure networking) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and diagnostic skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Design, implement, and maintain telecommunications network infrastructure.
• Develop network architectures that ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
• Configure and manage network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Ensure the security of the network infrastructure against threats and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors on network projects and deployments.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including diagrams and configurations.
• Evaluate and integrate new telecommunications technologies and solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends, standards, and best practices in telecommunications networking.
• Participate in on-call rotation for network emergencies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other engineering teams.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in telecommunications network engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of IP networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF), MPLS, and Ethernet.
• Experience with wireless technologies (e.g., 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi) and fiber optic networks.
• Proficiency in network security principles and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues.
• Experience with network monitoring and management tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA) are highly desirable.
• Experience with cloud networking platforms is a plus.

Make an impact with NTT DATA
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Your day at NTT DATA
The Senior Associate Collaboration Technical Services (TS) Systems Integration Specialist is a developing subject matter expert, responsible for ensuring that client solution requirements are resolved in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

This role performs configurations, actions installations and attends to break/fix events.

This role works towards associate to professional level certification, whilst at the same time developing business knowledge.

Key responsibilities:

• Owns larger portions of an installation, break/fix incidents at a low to medium level of complexity during project lifecycle
• Takes responsibility for problem resolution and troubleshooting during project lifecycle
• Escalates complex problems to the relevant third parties.
• Assists with the documentation of standard operating procedures relating to installations and fixes during ops handover
• Compiles and maintains project administration (Time Capture and feedback to stakeholders)
• Conducts elementary presentations within the customer's organization.
• Expected to take leadership from senior resources on relevant technologies according to specialization and best practice.
• Performs any other related task as required.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:
Knowledge and Attributes:

• Display a strong learning orientation.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate a client service orientation.
• Hands-on proactive in approach.
• Knowledge on security concepts and application of those concepts.
• Ability in configuring/managing security controls, such as Firewalls, NAC, SIEM, Adaptive MFA, SSE solutions, IDS/IPS, EDR, NDR, UTM, Proxy, SOAR, Honeypots, decoys, and other security tools.
• Knowledge in security architecture.
• Knowledge on log collection mechanism such as Syslog, Log file, DB API.
• Analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to solve problems in innovative ways while adhering to industry standards and practices.
• Developing understanding practices on securing data and systems by applying appropriate authentication and authorization controls.
• Developing understanding of Event Driven Development and asynchronous operations.
• Developing understanding project fundamentals which are demonstrated in the execution of installations and other assignments.
• Developing knowledge of security technologies and understanding of managed services concepts

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computing or a related field.
• Vendor certification is mandatory.
• Cisco, Check Point, Palo Alto or Fortinet Professional Level Certifications
• Cloud Security certifications and certifications like AZ-500, SC-200, Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM or similar Certification in different networking technologies such as CCDP /CCNP Security, JNCIA, ACCA, PCNSE, PCNSA, FCP, CCSA, ITIL, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Certified Network Engineer, Azure Administrator Associate, will be an advantage.

Required experience:

• Experience in Security technologies like Firewall, IPS, IDS, Proxy etc.
• Experience in technical support to clients.
• Experience in handling security incidents end to end.
• Experience in configuring/managing security controls, such as Firewall, NAC, SIEM, SSE solutions, IDS/IPS, EDR, NDR, UTM, Proxy, SOAR, Honeypots, and other security tools.

Workplace type:
Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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• Design, deploy, and maintain network security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network access control systems.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential security weaknesses.
• Monitor network traffic and security logs for suspicious activity and implement appropriate response actions.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and guidelines for network infrastructure.
• Manage and configure security devices and software to ensure optimal performance and protection.
• Respond to security incidents, conduct forensic analysis, and implement remediation measures.
• Collaborate with network operations teams to ensure secure network configurations and deployments.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies relevant to the telecommunications industry.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on network security best practices to other teams.
• Develop and maintain documentation for network security infrastructure and procedures.
• Participate in security awareness training for employees.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network security engineering, preferably within the telecommunications sector.
• Proven expertise in securing complex IP networks, including routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA), IDS/IPS, SIEM solutions, and endpoint security.
• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and security concepts (e.g., encryption, authentication, authorization).
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CCNP Security, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage responsibilities in a remote environment.
• Must have a reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated, professional remote workspace.
• Experience with cloud security is a plus.