IT Administrator at Smart Partners

Job Description

• A client of ours needs a Network Administrator to maintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network. The ideal candidate will be able to deploy, configure, maintain and monitor all applications and active network equipment in order to ensure smooth network operation

Job Responsibilities

• Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade corporate networks and office servers
• Install and integrate new server hardware and applications
• Keep an eye out for needed updates
• Support and administer third-party applications
• Ensure network security and connectivity
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, good put, and latency) and test for weaknesses
• Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords
• Resolve problems reported by end user
• Define network policies and procedures
• Specify system requirements and design solutions
• Research and make recommendations on server system administration

Requirements

• 3-5 years Proven experience in a network administrator role
• Hands on experience in networking, routing and switching
• Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure
• Experience with firewalls, Internet VPN’s remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution is desired
• Ability to set up and configure server hardware
• Familiar with Network Design, LAN Knowledge, Network Performance Tuning
• Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies
• Great at Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Multi-tasking, Quality Focus, Coordination, Technical Understanding, Quick Study, Technical Zeal
• Juniper, Cisco, CWNA or BCNE training
• B.Sc degree in Computer Science or related field