The position holder will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, securing, and continuously improving Zetech University�s network infrastructure across campuses. The role ensures reliable internet access, secure campus connectivity and technical support for users and enterprise systems.
Responsibilities
Design, configure, deploy, monitor, and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN,
firewall, routing, switching, and internet connectivity infrastructure.
Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, wireless access points,
firewalls, controllers, structured cabling, fibre links, patch panels,
cabinets, UPS-backed network equipment, and related infrastructure.
Maintain network documentation including topology diagrams, IP address
plans, VLAN plans, configuration records, rack layouts, cabling records,
change logs, and asset registers.
Conduct regular preventive maintenance, firmware updates, configuration
backups, and lifecycle reviews for network equipment.
Implement and maintain network security controls including firewall rules,
VLAN segmentation, access control lists (ACLs), VPN security, intrusion
prevention, secure Wi-Fi authentication, and network access controls.
Monitor network traffic, logs, alerts, and anomalies to detect performance
issues, cyber threats, misuse, and unauthorized access.
Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of network services
supporting teaching, learning, research, administration, student services,
digital platforms, and institutional operations.
Support integration of network services with CCTV, access control, student
management systems, ERP, LMS, email, cloud platforms, authentication
systems, and other enterprise applications.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by supervisors
or as outlined in the detailed job description.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,
Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer
Engineering, or a related field.
Professional certification in networking such as CCNA, CCNP, or an
equivalent qualification.
At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience working in a university, large institution, Internet Service
Provider (ISP), enterprise environment, data centre, or multi-site
organization will be an added advantage.
Experience supporting CCTV, access control, IP telephony, cloud services,
or enterprise systems integration will be an added advantage.
