IT Network Administrator (12Months) - Pretoria at Secondments

Job Advert Summary    

• Install and support LANs, WANs, VLANs and wireless networks including servers, routers, and switches. 
• Monitor and Optimize network performance by trouble shooting network performance issues and analyzing network traffic. 
• Administer active directory and MS exchange server environment.
• Ensure stability and integrity of voice and data network services. 

Minimum Requirements    
Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 matric 
• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred but not required. 
• A minimum 5 years of college training and/or specialized technical training with courses applicable to duties
• Any related technology certifications are a plus, such as Microsoft, Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA), Comptia + certifications.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical support role in a networking/security company or equivalent education 
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to operate as a team player and independently. 
• Strong communication, customer service, troubleshooting, and organizational skills. 
• Strong technical knowledge with demonstrable hands-on knowledge of different types of networks: Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and sometimes Storage Area Networks (SANs) are each different types of networks. 
• Though some jobs may call for more experience in one over another, having a foundational knowledge of what various networks are and how to configure them will be central to your work as a network administrator. 
• Understanding of network security components: These might include firewalls, VPNs, and access control. 
• Knowing what common attacks are and the appropriate response to them will be important as a network administrator. 
• Familiarity with servers: Upgrading and configuring servers is a common ability sought after in network administrators. 
• Windows and Linux 
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, L2/L3 switches 
• Experience with security products firewalls, IPSec, IDS/IPS, Anti-Spam, virus scanning

Key Competencies 

• Self-Management.
• Time Management.
• Passionate about Technology
• Organized.
• Analytical.
• Attention to detail.
• Quality Conscious.
• Good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Good writing & presentation skills.
• Ability to Multitask.

Key Attributes

• Honest
• Leadership.
• Problem solving
• Team Player.
• Able to handle Pressure.
• Methodical.
• Persuasive.
• Flexible.
• Self-motivated

Duties and Responsibilities    
Key Performance Arears
Network Infrastructure and Windows server administration. 

• Install and support LANs, WANs, VLANs and wireless networks including servers, routers, and switches. 
• Monitor and Optimize network performance by trouble shooting network performance issues and analyzing network traffic. 
• Administer active directory and MS exchange server environment.
• Ensure stability and integrity of voice and data network services. 
• Install Hardware and software.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of network infrastructure, client-server, and virtualized environments. 
• Document all network administration processes and installation procedures.

Telephony 

• Administer the VoIP / PABX communication system.
• Configure users’ phones to their specifications.
• Setup extensions and voice mail 
• Upgrade equipment and manage repairs.
• Train users on how to access and use the telephonic system features.

Network Security

• Maintain and monitor network security. 
• Manage access permissions and privileges for IT infrastructure environment install, configure, administer, and support network equipment, servers, firewalls, Internet, and intranet systems

Closing Date    
2023/08/31