Senior Network Engineer – Switching & Routing

Location: kampala

Hiring Firm: Q-Sourcing Servtec

Type: fulltime

Created Date: 2025-12-04

Deadline: 2025-12-09

Job Description:

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.  

 On behalf of our client in the technology industry we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Senior Network Engineer – Switching & Routing to work in Kampala. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

1. Network Configuration & Support 

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 network devices (switches, routers, firewalls).
• Implement and support VLANs, trunking, inter-VLAN routing, and network segmentation.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and resolve connectivity issues.
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    2. Switching (Layer 2) 

• Configure VLANs, trunk ports (802.1Q), EtherChannel (LACP/PAgP), and switching logic.
• Implement STP, RSTP, and MSTP to ensure loop-free network topology.
• Maintain MAC address tables and support switching-related troubleshooting.
• Apply port security, storm control, and switch hardening to improve network security.
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    3. Routing (Layer 3) 

• Configure static and dynamic routing as required.
• Implement routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, and BGP.
• Perform route summarization, route filtering, and redistribution.
• Implement high availability routing technologies: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP.
• Support policy-based routing (PBR) and routing optimization. 

   4. Network Services & Fundamentals 

• Manage and troubleshoot DHCP, DNS, NAT, PAT, ARP, and other core network services. 
• Perform IPv4/IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and supernetting. 
• Ensure accurate network documentation (topologies, IP schemes, device configurations).
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   5. Network Monitoring & Security 

• Monitor network health using standard monitoring tools. 
• Support access control, ACLs, and device hardening. 
• Respond to network security alerts and assist with threat mitigation. 

Required Experience: 1-2 YEARS

How to apply:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field. 
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in enterprise switching and routing. 
• Experience supporting Cisco, Huawei, Juniper, or HP switches/routers. 
• Demonstrable understanding of OSI & TCP/IP models. 
• Strong knowledge of IPv4/IPv6 subnetting and network services (DNS, DHCP, NAT/PAT). 

All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy “QSSU – FLIP – SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER (SWITCHING AND ROUTING)” 

Application link: https://jobs.qsourcing.com/jobs/Careers/735362000011696111/QSSU—FLIP—SENIOR-NETWORK-ENGINEER-SWITCHING-AND-ROUTING?source=CareerSite

The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm Tuesday 9th December 2025

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.