Network Administrator

Job Summary:

The Network Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and securing the organization's network infrastructure to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and compliance with security standards. The role involves managing network systems, supporting business continuity initiatives, implementing infrastructure projects, and ensuring reliable service delivery across all network environments.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Training in Cisco CCNA, CCNA Security, or equivalent certification.
• Relevant professional certifications are advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network administration.
• Experience in managing and administering ICT systems and network infrastructure.
• Proven experience in network design, implementation, security, internet protocols, and infrastructure management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement network policies, procedures, and process documentation, ensuring continuous review and improvement.
• Design, configure, install, and integrate network infrastructure in compliance with PCI DSS and other security standards.
• Build and maintain highly available, secure, and high-performing network systems.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor network support activities within established OLAs and SLAs.
• Coordinate with infrastructure vendors to resolve technical issues and implement system improvements.
• Develop and implement procedures to maintain network security, quality, and reliability.
• Participate in infrastructure and technology-related projects.
• Manage user access controls, privileges, and network security permissions.
• Monitor network performance and generate performance metrics and reports.
• Implement infrastructure capacity planning and business continuity strategies.
• Support maintenance, upgrades, migrations, and optimization of network systems.
• Research emerging infrastructure technologies and support the development of new products and services.
• Ensure regular backup, restoration, archiving, and retention of network configurations and logs.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments to support business operations.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to team members for professional development.
• Respond to incidents, service interruptions, system failures, and performance issues as required.
• Prepare periodic operational and performance reports.
• Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of network administration, routing, switching, and security technologies.
• Excellent understanding of network infrastructure management and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of business continuity, disaster recovery, and infrastructure capacity planning.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and reporting abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to critical incidents effectively.
• Strong teamwork, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Skills Required:

• Computer / Software / It / Data