QSSU FLIP SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER (SWITCHING AND ROUTING)

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Kampala - Uganda

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
profile Experience Required: 5-10years
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Network Engineer Switching & Routing will be responsible for supporting configuring and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure. The role involves day-to-day troubleshooting implementing network changes ensuring network stability and supporting both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with VLANs routing protocols and network security fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities

A. Network Configuration & Support

  • Configure maintain and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 network devices (switches routers firewalls).

  • Implement and support VLANs trunking inter-VLAN routing and network segmentation.

  • Monitor network performance identify bottlenecks and resolve connectivity issues.

B. Switching (Layer 2)

  • Configure VLANs trunk ports (802.1Q) EtherChannel (LACP/PAgP) and switching logic.

  • Implement STP RSTP and MSTP to ensure loop-free network topology.

  • Maintain MAC address tables and support switching-related troubleshooting.

  • Apply port security storm control and switch hardening to improve network security.

C. Routing (Layer 3)

  • Configure static and dynamic routing as required.

  • Implement routing protocols such as OSPF EIGRP IS-IS and BGP.

  • Perform route summarization route filtering and redistribution.

  • Implement high availability routing technologies: HSRP VRRP GLBP.

  • Support policy-based routing (PBR) and routing optimization.

D. Network Services & Fundamentals

  • Manage and troubleshoot DHCP DNS NAT PAT ARP and other core network services.

  • Perform IPv4/IPv6 addressing subnetting and supernetting.

  • Ensure accurate network documentation (topologies IP schemes device configurations).

E. Network Monitoring & Security

  • Monitor network health using standard monitoring tools.

  • Support access control ACLs and device hardening.

  • Respond to network security alerts and assist with threat mitigation.



Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Telecommunications or related field.

  • Mininumum of 5 years of hands-on experience in enterprise switching and routing.

  • Experience supporting Cisco Huawei Juniper or HP switches/routers.

  • Demonstrable understanding of OSI & TCP/IP models.

  • Strong knowledge of IPv4/IPv6 subnetting and network services (DNS DHCP NAT/PAT).



The Network Engineer Switching & Routing will be responsible for supporting configuring and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure. The role involves day-to-day troubleshooting implementing network changes ensuring network stability and supporting both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations. The ide...
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