Symphony Network Engineer

Symphony is the largest IT Solution entity in East and Central African region, representing premium hardware, software and service brands including IBM, GE, Cisco,Sage among others. 

Symphony Kenya is looking for an individual to join our dynamic team, in the position of:

Network Engineer
 

Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate would have a highly successful performance track record of designing complex IP based internetwork solutions for unified secure communications, among others.

To large and sophisticated ICT users in industries like BFSI, Telecom, Governments and Large Corporates

Capable of developing Networking Proposals, Technical Bid Documents, Compliance Statements for Tenders etc.

Results driven to achieve high levels of customer satisfactions within tight deadlines

The selected candidates should be capable of representing the company at customer sites

The candidate should be highly conversant with current and emerging international technical trends and enjoy outstanding communication skills and technical acumen.

Job Description

The Network Engineer will report to General Manager - Sales and have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for carrying out detailed technical surveys and acquire customer data for solutions designs and implementations. 
• In addition to assisting in designing appropriate solutions based on issued RFPs
• Liaisons with Cisco and Symphony’s network solutions vendors to ensure conformance and adherence to set objectives and goals
• Provide timely feedback to Management regarding customer needs and industry trends.
• Assist the sales teams to achieve and exceed the company’s monthly, quarterly and annual sales and profitability targets in the area of networking and tender preparation.
• Constantly review certifications as required by the principal and ensure compliance.
• Also strategize for growing up the partnership levels

The candidate should have:

Experience: 2-3 Years
 

Education: Degree holder preferably in IT with specialization in networking
 

Professional requirement: Cisco certified network professional or better
 

Industry Type: ICT- Hardware & Networking
 

Role: Technical executive  – presales solutions design, liaisons with various solutions vendors to solutions finalization, internetwork systems design and implementation including project co-ordination, post implementation support to ensuring quality assurance of services delivered
 

Functional Area: Internetwork Designs and Implementation

How to apply:
 

If you believe you have what it takes to handle this challenging position, kindly apply by  email, with a short covering note on your suitability, attaching your CV  with copies of relevant certifications to reach the Director, Human Resources, not later than 5p.m. on 12 April, 2013

Director – Human Resources
Symphony Place, Off Waiyaki Way, Westlands, 

P.O. Box 14201, 00800
Tel:  +254 - 4455000, 

Mobile: 0716-793 954, 

Nairobi, Kenya
HRD@symphony.co.ke