Network Administrator

We are looking for a Network Administrator to maintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network. The ideal candidate will be able to deploy, configure, maintain and monitor all active network equipment in order to ensure smooth network operation. 

Responsibilities:

• Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade Company networks and installing and configuring computer networks and systems 
• Identifying and solving any problems that arise with computer networks and systems 
• Budgeting for equipment and assembly costs 
• Maintaining existing software and hardware and upgrading any that have become obsolete 
• Monitoring computer networks and systems to identify how performance can be improved 
• Providing network administration and support in house servers and external for remote locations 
• Install and integrate new server hardware and applications 
• Keep an eye out for needed updates 
• Support and administer third-party applications 
• Ensure network security and connectivity with the least down time 
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknesses 
• Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords 
• Resolve problems reported by end user 
• Define network policies and procedures 
• Specify system requirements and design solutions 
• Research and make recommendations on server system administration 

• Proven experience in a network administrator role
• Hands on experience in networking, routing and switching
• Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure
• Experience with firewalls, Internet VPN’s remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution is desired
• Ability to set up and configure server hardware
• Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies
• Great at organising, prioritising and multitasking
• CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA or CCN training
• BSc degree in Computer Science or related field

Must be experienced in : 

• Network Security
• Tunneling
• intranet
• Microsoft Sharepoint

Preferred experience in : 

• web/software development
• Red hat linux