IT Network Administrator at MainOne

Responsibilities:  

The Network Administrator will Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure. He/She will select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team, he/she will also liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution;

His specific responsibilities shall include the following:

• Hands-on knowledge of cisco router/switches and firewall.
• Hands-on experience in Routing protocol, OSPF/EIGRP
• Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)
• Basic understanding network service. DHCP, DNS, Proxy, NAT etc.
• TCP/IP network design and configuration
• Network Documentation skills
• Basic understanding of Voice over IP technology (Cisco preferred)
• Hands-on experience in Enterprise wireless implementation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Windows server operating system
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of IT security skills in Encryption, Endpoint protection, Email protection
• Basic knowledge of MS- Exchange.
• Sound knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4 and CIDR
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
• Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution

Qualification:    

• Minimum HND/BSc. Degree in Computer Science or in a related discipline.
• 3 - 5 years networking, database and Security industry experience.
• CCNP in Routing & Switching a plus

Competencies Required:    

• Process driven, with strong analytical and planning skills.
• Technical & Professional proficiency
• Strong coaching and team leadership skills
• Very good problem solving skills
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Vendor relationship and negotiating skills.
• Business communication and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with relevant areas of the business.
• Knowledge of and experience with: Information systems, Unix/Linux, Windows AD, ERPs, LANS/WANS; Windows Server Environment, Microsoft SQL Server; Microsoft Exchange; Internet Information Services; Oracle; Web design, software development languages; backup systems