NETWORK ENGINEER
  • Deadline - May 2, 2026

Experience

Minimum 1 -2 yrs

Description

The University seeks to engage a Network Engineer in the Department of Information and Communication Technology

Responsibilities

As a NETWORK ENGINEER, you will be

  • Design, deploy, configure, and maintain campus LAN, WAN, and data centre networks
  • Ensure high availability and resilience of wired and wireless networks
  • Monitor network performance, capacity, and utilisation; recommend improvements
  • Manage network devices, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless controllers, and access points
  • Support network security controls, including VLANs, access control lists, and firewall rules
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex network incidents and outages within agreed SLAs
  • Participate in network upgrades, expansions, and infrastructure modernisation projects
  • Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and configuration backups
  • Work closely with the Cybersecurity Specialist to ensure a secure network design
  • Provide second- and third-line technical support and mentorship to junior ICT staff
  • Support integration of cloud services and external connectivity providers
  • Ensure compliance with institutional ICT policies and standards
Qualification
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications, Network Engineering or related field
  • Five (5) Ordinary Level Passes including English Language and Mathematics
  • Networking certification will be an added advantage
  • Minimum two (2) years hands-on experience in enterprise or campus network environments
Overview
  • Title

    NETWORK ENGINEER

  • Experience

    1 -2 yrs

  • Qualification

    Degree

  • Date Posted

    1 week ago

Gwanda State University

Excellence through Esprit De Corps

  • Landline

    08688009154

  • Whatsapp

    0781 924 111

  • Email

    human.resources@gsu.ac.zw

  • Website

    www.gsu.ac.zw

  • Location

    Epoch Mine , Filabusi