Network Engineer at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Information Technology

Summary of Position

• A Network Engineer is to monitor the cabling structure and devices within the AUN network; ensuring proper functionality of entire system. 
• The Network Engineer also creates and sets up ways in which the network can be configured and managed. 
• This person will help implement, troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain networks in accordance with the standard operating procedures of the University.

Detailed Listing of Responsibilities

• Install network hardware, cabling structure, and software for network.
• Tests, monitors, and maintain cabling structure environment
• Tests, monitors, and maintain wireless controllers and access points
• Install and maintain network services.
• Oversee network security.
• Manages back-up of configurations of network devices and restoration
• Perform troubleshooting, analysis of connectivity between servers, workstations and Internet cloud.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented network
• Document changes of configuration and maintenance of network structure for future reference.
• Monitors system performance.
• Obtain and maintain required certifications
• Perform other duties assigned by his supervisors

Requirements for the position

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar from a recognized tertiary institution with at least 1 (one) year of relevant job experience.
• Certifications: MCSE, CCNA, CCNA
• Certification in CCNP, CCSP, CCDP is preferable
• Advanced knowledge of cabling structured network.
• Operating Systems knowledge: Windows, Cisco IOS, Linux family
• Hands-on experience implementing and administrating Cisco network equipment: switches, routers, firewalls, network protocols, VoIP., Wireless Access Points and WLAN Controllers
• Demonstrable level of competence including:
• A thorough understanding of the network technology and protocols
• A practical level of experience implementing and administrating common
• TCP/IP-based and other services
• Working knowledge of common network monitoring and security utilities
• Troubleshooting focused on determining hardware vs. software, network vs. application/systems
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong analytical abilities and professional office experience needed.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and maintain industry knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift, carry, and move network equipment and other ancillary equipment.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Adequate knowledge of AUN Policies and Procedures and the university IT Policy.
• Possess high level interpersonal communication skills.

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2025.