Information TechnologyFull-TimeEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
About the Role
The Infrastructure Engineer supports the implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and securing of the Kenya Trade Network Agency's (KenTrade) ICT infrastructure. The role ensures the availability, reliability, and optimal performance of power systems, data centers, networks, servers, cloud services, and related systems to support business operations and digital transformation initiatives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Design, set up, and configure complex switching environments, wireless networks (supporting secured access and voice/video applications), 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 wired and wireless networks, inclusive of performance, security, throughput, and upgrades.
Implement multi-user environments, including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, and 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 all work and changes to infrastructure components are performed to minimize disruptions to existing ICT services.
Keep track of KenTrade’s infrastructure assets and ensure that the infrastructure and data are kept secure at all times.
Ensure that technology is used, managed, and supported in accordance with KenTrade’s standards, policies, and procedures.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution.
Professional Certification - CCNA.
Knowledge of IT infrastructure design, implementation, and support.
Must meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (including details of qualifications, work experience, contacts, and names/contacts of three referees), and copies of all certificates and relevant testimonials.
Required Clearances
Successful candidates will be required to submit valid copies of the following documents before an offer is made:
Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI/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 Commission (EACC)
Clearance certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Create a user account or log in to your existing account.
Fill out your profile details under the relevant tabs (Biodata, Academic qualifications, Professional qualifications, Employment history, Referees).
Attach your application letter, CV, and certificates.
Input your current and expected salary.
Submit the application and confirm submission under "My Applications".
Applications must be received not later than 5:00 p.m. on 4th August 2026. Only applications received through the recruitment portal will be considered.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive OfficerKenya Trade Network AgencyP.O. Box 36943 – 00200NAIROBI
