West Indian Ocean Cable Company IT & Systems Engineer - Network Automation Jobs in Kenya

West Indian Ocean Cable Company IT & Systems Engineer - Network Automation Jobs in Kenya; Design, develop and maintain automation solutions that streamline and optimise the company’s network infrastructure.


Key Duties & Responsibilities

Gather system user requirements and translate them into business requirement specifications for automation and integrations

Design, develop and implement network automation solutions for configuration, provisioning, monitoring and troubleshooting across NNIs (Network-to-Network Interfaces) and system integrations

Monitor and analyse network performance metrics using automation to enhance efficiency, scalability, proactive network management, fault detection and reporting

Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows using tools such as Ansible, Python, Terraform and REST APIs to streamline network operations

Integrate network automation solutions with B/OSS platforms, ensuring seamless interoperability with existing systems

Research and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance automation capabilities and recommend innovative solutions for improving network operations

Develop and maintain documentation, including automation processes, integration workflows, network diagrams and technical guidelines

Perform full system development lifecycle tasks, including analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance

Provide support and troubleshooting for automated network processes, collaborating with operations teams to resolve issues

Ensure business data completeness, consistency and integrity, managing master and transactional data effectively

Ensure business continuity preparedness through proper and regular backups of system and user data

Identify opportunities and champion business process automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual workloads

Ensure compliance with security, reliability, and operational best practices in all automation solutions

Assist other departments and lead projects, providing reports as requested by the IT Development Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognised university

Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA with a focus on automation

or equivalent are desirable

Experience & Skills

2+ years of experience in network engineering or systems engineering with a focus on automation.

Strong understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP) and transmission technologies (e.g., DWDM, MPLS, Ethernet NNIs)

Proficiency in scripting and automation with Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools

Experience with APIs and data formats (e.g., RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, gRPC) for system integrations

Familiarity with network monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Nagios, Grafana, Splunk) for performance analysis and alerting

Knowledge of RDBMS technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) for managing network data

Experience working with B/OSS systems to maintain accurate and timely network records

Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve complex problems and work in a fast-paced environment

Attributes

Client-focused, relationship builder

Integrity, honesty with high ethical standards

Boundless, passionate and flexible

Personnel excellence, accuracy and attention to detail

Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships

Excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Passion for technology and innovation

Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and think creatively

Efficient time management, a fast learner in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


How to Apply

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