Network Engineer

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), re-established by proclamation No. 1133/2011, is the constitutionally mandated body to conduct elections, organize referenda, and regulate political parties in Ethiopia. NEBE is working to boost its institutional strength with a special focus on the enhancement of human resource capacity. Accordingly, NEBE would like to invite applicants for the Network Engineer Position who meet the following requirements.

Required number: One

Reports to: ICT Project Manager

Duty station: NEBE Headquarters, Addis Ababa

Duration: One year with the possibility of Extension

Salary: As per the organization’s salary scale (Competitive)

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated Network Engineer to build, maintain, and troubleshoot our company’s computer networks. You will be responsible for ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house and cloud network infrastructure that supports core organizational functions. This is a hands-on role that requires a deep understanding of network hardware, protocols, and security, with a focus on implementing best practices and ensuring high availability.

Duties and responsibilities

Network Design & Implementation:

● Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available LANs, WANs, WLANs, and cloud networks.

● Plan and execute network upgrades, hardware refreshes, and new technology integrations with minimal disruption to services.

● Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS).

Network Maintenance & Monitoring:

● Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.

● Monitor network performance and integrity using tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, etc., to ensure system availability and reliability.

● Proactively identify and resolve network performance issues, bottlenecks, and outages.

Security & Compliance:

● Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower), access control policies, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

● Ensure network infrastructure complies with industry standards and internal security policies.

● Participate in security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Troubleshooting & Support:

● Serve as a tier-2/3 escalation point for diagnosing and resolving complex network issues.

● Provide technical guidance and support to other IT team members.

● Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for network configuration, network diagramming, mapping, processes, and service records.

Automation & Optimization:

● Develop and implement scripts (Python, Ansible) to automate routine network tasks and configurations.

● Continuously evaluate and optimize network performance for maximum speed, scalability, and security.

Required Qualifications & Experience

● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

● Certification: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is required. CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or equivalent vendor certification (JNCIA, etc.) is highly preferred.

● Experience: minimum 5 years of proven experience as a Network Engineer or in a similar role.

Technical Proficiency:

● Networking: In-depth understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, 802.11, QoS).

● Hardware: Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches (Nexus, Catalyst), firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower), and wireless controllers.

● Network Diagnostics: Solid experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools.

● Security: Strong understanding of firewall management and network security principles.

Preferred Qualifications

● Experience with cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute).

● Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV).

● Proficiency in network automation and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform).

● Experience with VoIP and IP telephony systems.

● Knowledge of ITIL frameworks.

● Experience in [Mention your specific industry, e.g., MSP, finance, healthcare].

Soft Skills & Personal Attributes

● Problem-Solver: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.

● Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

● Team Player: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

● Proactive: A self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems before they occur.

● Time Management: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.