IT Network Administrator - Pretoria, South Africa - Secondments Recruitment

Secondments Recruitment

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Pretoria, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

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