IT: Network Administrator - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract (SA Connect) at Broadband Infraco

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Senior Manager: IT, the incumbent will:

• Provide expertise on the design of the network security topology, equipment and configuration.
• Support for firewall devices of the manufacturers Cisco, Dell SonicWall and related management systems including all features (IPS, SSL deep inspection, etc.).
• Review of security infrastructure systems to ensure adequate capacity, performance levels and upgrade requirements.
• Analyse and tune firewall systems for performance, throughput, resource utilization, high availability and scalability.
• Provide Tier 3 and Tier 4 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution; provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and users.
• Perform systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks (account monitoring security, Operating System installation, etc.)
• Manage IT system security infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
• Develop methodology and scope for wireless security evaluations and security controls to mitigate risks associated with wireless technologies deployed at Broadband Infraco SOC.
• Work closely with cross functional teams to resolve outages, assist with deployment challenges and enhancing security posture.
• Experience on implementation, troubleshooting and managing Cisco WLC and AP.
• Assists in developing training for other IT staff and Interns in the proper operation of the wide and local area networks.

Qualifications and Experience:

• National Diploma in Information Technology/ Information systems/ Computer Engineering.
• ITIL or COBIT certification
• Microsoft MCSE & CCNA.
• 4 + Years experience in systems development, infrastructure management and systems support, of which 2 years must be at senior level.
• Understand computing platforms, security and network domain.
• Understand and abreast products on offer in the market.
• Technical and Software savvy.
• Knowledge of Hardware.