NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

The University seeks to recruit applicants with requisite qualifications, skills and experience for the following posts in the Information and Communication Technology Services Department:

NETWORK ENGINEER (1 POST)                                         

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science Discipline or Electronic Engineering or Information Technology or accredited equivalent qualification from a recognized University or institution and at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.    Possession of CCNA certification.  CCNP certification will be an added advantage.  The incumbent will be responsible to the Network and Hardware Manager.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Designing and implementing new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks.
• Installing, configuring and supporting network equipment, including network firewalls, routers, switches, WAN accelerators, DNS and DHCP.
• Procuring network equipment and managing subcontractors involved with network installation.
• Configuring firewalls, routing and switching to maximise network efficiency and security.
• Maximising network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Performing server virtualization and arrange scheduled upgrades.
• Supervising junior staff and monitoring the enterprise network.
• Updating network equipment to the latest firmware releases.
• Reporting network status to key stakeholders. 

 NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR (1 POST)                             

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science Discipline or Electronic Engineering or Information Technology or accredited equivalent qualification from a recognized University or institution and at least 2 years of post-qualification experience.  Possession of Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or CompTIA Linux+ or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE). Knowledge of VMware and scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python is desirable. CompTIA Network+ or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA) is an added advantage. The incumbent will be responsible to the Network and Hardware Manager. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Network Administrator’s duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Administration of the Active Directory Infrastructure and Public DNS bind services.
• Administration of Active Directory user accounts, permissions, policies and access rights.
• Server hypervisor installation, provisioning and RAID configuration.
• Installation of operating systems, antivirus and other applications on servers and virtual machines.
• Creating, modifying, and deleting user accounts as needed and managing user access to network resources.
• Diagnose and resolve network issues reported by users or detected through network monitoring tools.
• Oversee regular network device configuration backups and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure network continuity in case of failures.
• Documenting network configurations, diagrams, procedures, policies and labelling of both network equipment and backbone links.
• Configuration and troubleshooting of network devices such as routers, switches and wireless access points.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applications, which should include a curriculum vitae (giving full personal particulars of applicant including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers and the names, addresses (including email) and telephone numbers of three contactable referees) and copies of certificates must be addressed to:

The Senior Assistant Registrar

Human Resources Department

National University of Science and Technology

P O Box AC 939Ascot

Bulawayo, ZIMBABWE

And e-mailed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line.

The National University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 7 March, 2025.

                        ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.