About Frontier Consulting
Frontier Consulting is an environmental and social impact assessment firm that serves mining companies, energy developers, and large infrastructure projects across East Africa. Founded in 2008 and based in Nairobi, Frontier has conducted over 300 ESIA studies for projects in Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. The company employs thirty environmental scientists, social specialists, and GIS analysts. Frontier is registered with NEMA as a lead EIA expert firm and is also accredited by the International Association for Impact Assessment. The firm has worked on geothermal, wind, and solar energy projects with a combined capacity of over 800 MW.
What you will do:
You will be responsible for managing the company's network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points. Daily tasks involve monitoring network performance, troubleshooting connectivity issues, managing VPN connections for remote workers, and implementing network security policies. The role also includes managing the server infrastructure, both on-premises and cloud-based, performing backups, applying patches and updates, and ensuring high availability of critical systems. You will document network configurations, maintain asset inventories, and prepare reports on system uptime and incident response. The position requires experience with enterprise networking equipment, server operating systems, and virtualisation platforms. You will participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergency support.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; a Master's degree is an added advantage
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate organisational goals into actionable plans
- Professional certification in the relevant field (e.g. CPA, PMP, CIPS, or equivalent)
- Experience managing budgets and reporting to senior leadership
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Requirements:
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, send your updated CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the application deadline. Frontier Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
