The Central Bank of Kenya hereby invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and self-motivated IT professionals with excellent credentials to fill the following vacancies in the Information Management Services Division:

1 NETWORK ENGINEER JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: CBK/01/08/2008

The candidate must demonstrate ability to maintain large network installations in a busy environment where security is of top priority.

Key Responsibilities and Work Experience


The suitable person shall have a wide range of knowledge in Local, Wide & Metropolitan Area Networks designs, installations, and maintenance

Working experience with Ethernet Networks.
Proven skill in analyzing, designing, supporting and troubleshooting networks on Cisco routers and switches
Knowledge of and skilled with TCP/IP and other network protocols and concepts.
IN-DEPTH theoretical and practical knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol suite in particular to include complex subnetting and addressing.

Understanding of the theory and troubleshooting of routing and network protocols such as EIGRP and BGP and layer 2 & 3 technologies such as STP.
Evaluate hardware and software and peripheral equipment for LAN/WAN/ MAN environments for procurement.
Implementing network security policies, procedures and standards within the organization
Must have a good working knowledge of Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems.
Clear understanding of dedicated channels (Leased Lines & E1s Circuits), and configuration of Virtual Private Networks on Cisco Concentrators and Firewalls.
Maintain network documentation.
Participate in designing, setting up, implementing and testing business continuity and disaster recovery installations, within the Bank.

Minimum Requirements

Age 35 years and below
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Management Information Systems or equivalent, and at least three years working experience in a busy environment.
Knowledge of and skilled with Windows, and UNIX operating systems. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) is preferred. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or above is required
Experience with infrastructure management systems such as HP Open view will be an added advantage.
Ability to set priorities to be self-driven based on relative importance of assigned responsibilities.
Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, and ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
Ability to work in large multi disciplinary teams.

If you meet the above requirements and consider yourself proactive, self driven and up to the challenge, please download and fill the Central Bank of Kenya job application form, CBK 113-2008 found at www.centralbank.go.ke and send it to:

Director Human Resources & Services
P.O. Box 60000-00200
NAIROBI

So as to be received on or before August 29, 2008

Note:
Applications received after deadline will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Canvassing, either directly or indirectly, will result in automatic disqualification of the affected applicant

Central Bank is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns.