Our IT Infrastructure team is looking for tech savy Network Administrator to join their team to secure and maintain the organisation’s computer systems’ network and maintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network.

Tasks:

Plan and Set Up Network Infrastructure:

·        Specify network requirements and design solutions

·        Implement, configure and maintain LAN

·        Implement, configure and maintain WAN

·        Assist System Administrators

·        Plan and report on network capacity within the company

·        Negotiate and provide reciprocal network support and access between the company and third party vendors

Maintain High Availability Network Infrastructure:

·        Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords

·        Install and configure network equipment to update/fix hardware/software issues

·        Install and integrate new server hardware and applications

·        Support and administer third-party applications (Network and Firewall applications)

·        Maintain computer networks and systems including software, Virtual hosts, VPNs, routers and other physical hardware

·        Tune network performance

·        Check for and respond to network security and connectivity alerts and incidents

·        Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput and latency) and test for weaknesses

·        Update virus protection software to keep data and communications protected

·        Diagnose and identify root causes of network and security issues.

·        Research and resolve network performance issues in a timely manner

·        Provide accurate solutions to problems escalated from the 1st line support team

·        Provide remote infrastructure support/troubleshooting within agreed SLAs

·        Monitor and respond to new capacity threshold alerts

Conduct Research on Latest Networking Practices:

·        Identify and review appropriate software updates, patches and firmware releases

·        Research and make network recommendations on server system operations

·        Research and review networking best practices and applications

Perform General Administrative Functions:

·        Define network policies and procedures

·        Communicate networking issues to other IT Teams, Supervisors and management

·        Resolve software and hardware configuration issues for users

·        Track system’s end of life and specify replacements when needed.

·        Document existing systems and formulate comprehensive plans for the implementation of new systems

·        Establish and maintain a good working relationship with customers