Infrastructure Engineer at Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade)

  • Full Time
  • Nairobi

Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade)

Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) is currently recruiting for a Full Time Government Jobs position based in Nairobi. This opportunity is open to qualified candidates looking to grow in the Government Jobs sector in Kenya. Review the full requirements below and apply before the deadline.

📋 Job Overview

Infrastructure Engineer at Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) – Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) Kenya Job Details

Infrastructure Engineer

Purpose of the job

The main purpose is to support the implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and securing of the organization’s ICT infrastructure, ensuring the availability, reliability, and optimal performance of Power systems, Data centers, networks, servers, cloud services, and related systems while supporting business operations and digital transformation initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design, set up and configure complex switching environments, wireless networks (that support secured access and the ability to support voice and video applications) and Firewalls, VPN Concentrators and security appliances for access to vital mission critical applications
  • Maintain network security through proper configuration of VPN and Firewalls
  • Maintain the LAN and its associated components (switches, structured cabling, power provisioning, etc.) and both the wired and the wireless network inclusive of performance, security, throughput and upgrades
  • Implement multi-user environments, including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, Ether- Channel
  • Provide technical assistance and support to internal staff, vendors, and partner agencies
  • Develop and implement upgrades by developing, testing, evaluating and installing enhancements
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for implemented networks
  • Ensure that all work and changes to infrastructure components are performed in such a way as to minimize disruptions to existing ICT services
  • Keep track of KenTrade’s infrastructure assets and ensure that the infrastructure and data is kept secure at all times
  • Ensure that technology is used, managed and supported in accordance with KenTrade’s standards, policies and procedures

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related from a recognized institution
  • Professional Certification – CCNA
  • Knowledge of IT interpret IT infrastructure Design, implementation and support
  • Meets provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution

 

Method of Application

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (that contains details of qualifications, work experience, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates’ previous work experience) and copies of all certificates & relevant testimonials.

Successful candidates shall be required to obtain and submit valid copies of the following documents before an offer is made.

  • Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal investigations (CID)
  • Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Clearance form from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC)
  • Clearance certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

From there, you will be directed to the e-recruitment portal where you can:

  • Create a user account
  • Create your profile – Edit your profile if you already have an account.

The information on the profile is split into tabs that the user must fill out before submitting a job application which includes the following:

  • Biodata – General information about the applicant
  • Academic qualifications – attach certificates
  • Professional qualifications – attach certificates
  • Employment history – Record of previous employers
  • Referees
  • Attach application letter, CV
  • Input current and expected salary
  • Submit application
  • Click My Applications to check or confirm if your application has been successfully submitted.

All applications must be received not later than 5.00p.m on 4th August 2026. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered. Applications letters should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Trade Network Agency
P O Box 36943 – 00200
NAIROBI

🎯 How to Apply

To apply for this job please visit www.myjobmag.co.ke.

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