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Zetech University is hiring a network engineer to design, maintain,and troubleshoot campus network infrastructure, The role is based in Ruiru and professional certification in networking is required.\n\nJob Objective\n\nThe position holder will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, securing, and continuously improving Zetech University’s network infrastructure across campuses. 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