{"id":100270,"date":"2026-07-06T13:04:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/manager-it-networks\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T13:04:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T13:04:18","slug":"manager-it-networks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/manager-it-networks\/","title":{"rendered":"Manager &#8211; IT Networks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Manager - IT Networks\", \"description\": \"Job Description\\nReporting to the Senior Manager \u2013 Converged Network Support, the role holder is responsible for ensuring Safaricom network LAN, WI-FI, WAN, Internet, Security Perimeters, IP Telephony and Video are working as required to support the business.\\nResponsibilities\\nUphold the company code of conduct, policies and procedures, ensuring integrity and accountability in every aspect of your work.\\nAll employees have a responsibility to adhere to safety, health, and wellbeing \u00a0policies, guidelines and procedures in all actions and decisions.\\nManage and set priorities for the design, maintenance, development, and evaluation of all infrastructure systems including LANs, WANs, Wireless and Internet.\\nManage the Local Area Network within the offices, \u00b7 Manage the Wide Area Network to the branch offices including the Retail Shops and Care Centers \u00b7 Manage the Wireless Network within the offices\\nManage the Internet Perimeter and associated systems\\nManage and operate Cisco Unified Communications environment\\nManage and operate Video Conferencing environment and monitor trends and manage Capacity.\\nManage the network infrastructure within the Colocation and Data Center facilities\\nPlan and evaluate existing network systems and perform design and installation, configuration, load balancing and ongoing maintenance of network devices.\\nEnforce IS security policies on the Extranet and Internet perimeters\\nManage Secure Remote access for staff members, business partners, Contractors and system integrators \u00b7 Follow through to ensure design parameters are adhered to at implementation.\\nProvide direction and recommendations to enterprise business units on project related solutions and services. \u00b7 Ensure best buy in liaison with supply chain.\\nEnsure projects delivered to budget and time.\\nFollow through to ensure design parameters are adhered to at implementation. \u00b7 Ensure CAPEX and NOPEX savings by use of NGN equipment\/latest approved technologies.\\nDevelop the team through learning initiatives, mentoring & coaching\\nTeam Engagement though constant feedback & communication, performance discussions\\nDrive attainment of efficiencies through automation of processes\/activities.\\nQualifications\\nBSc. Computing, engineering or similar related degree.\\nProject management Certification\\nITIL Foundations, CCNP, CCIE\\n6 years experience in a networked and dynamic environment, with 2 years at a management level\\nMust possess hands-on experience with a wide range of Cisco LAN and WAN platforms and the Cisco IOS\\nAbility to handle multiple projects and tasks, make decisions and solve problems while under pressure\\nExcellent communication analytical thinking skills\\nAppreciation of basic accounting knowledge preferred.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-06\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Safaricom Kenya\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-20T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Safaricom Kenya<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-20<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Description<br \/>Reporting to the Senior Manager \u2013 Converged Network Support, the role holder is responsible for ensuring Safaricom network LAN, WI-FI, WAN, Internet, Security Perimeters, IP Telephony and Video are working as required to support the business.<br \/>Responsibilities<br \/>Uphold the company code of conduct, policies and procedures, ensuring integrity and accountability in every aspect of your work.<br \/>All employees have a responsibility to adhere to safety, health, and wellbeing \u00a0policies, guidelines and procedures in all actions and decisions.<br \/>Manage and set priorities for the design, maintenance, development, and evaluation of all infrastructure systems including LANs, WANs, Wireless and Internet.<br \/>Manage the Local Area Network within the offices, \u00b7 Manage the Wide Area Network to the branch offices including the Retail Shops and Care Centers \u00b7 Manage the Wireless Network within the offices<br \/>Manage the Internet Perimeter and associated systems<br \/>Manage and operate Cisco Unified Communications environment<br \/>Manage and operate Video Conferencing environment and monitor trends and manage Capacity.<br \/>Manage the network infrastructure within the Colocation and Data Center facilities<br \/>Plan and evaluate existing network systems and perform design and installation, configuration, load balancing and ongoing maintenance of network devices.<br \/>Enforce IS security policies on the Extranet and Internet perimeters<br \/>Manage Secure Remote access for staff members, business partners, Contractors and system integrators \u00b7 Follow through to ensure design parameters are adhered to at implementation.<br \/>Provide direction and recommendations to enterprise business units on project related solutions and services. \u00b7 Ensure best buy in liaison with supply chain.<br \/>Ensure projects delivered to budget and time.<br \/>Follow through to ensure design parameters are adhered to at implementation. \u00b7 Ensure CAPEX and NOPEX savings by use of NGN equipment\/latest approved technologies.<br \/>Develop the team through learning initiatives, mentoring &#038; coaching<br \/>Team Engagement though constant feedback &#038; communication, performance discussions<br \/>Drive attainment of efficiencies through automation of processes\/activities.<br \/>Qualifications<br \/>BSc. Computing, engineering or similar related degree.<br \/>Project management Certification<br \/>ITIL Foundations, CCNP, CCIE<br \/>6 years experience in a networked and dynamic environment, with 2 years at a management level<br \/>Must possess hands-on experience with a wide range of Cisco LAN and WAN platforms and the Cisco IOS<br \/>Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks, make decisions and solve problems while under pressure<br \/>Excellent communication analytical thinking skills<br \/>Appreciation of basic accounting knowledge preferred.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Safaricom Kenya on egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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