Network Administrator II at West African Examination Council - WAEC

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be required to perform the following duties among others:

• Installing and configuring Network devices and systems
• Identifying, and resolving Network related issues
• Monitoring Computer Network and Systems
• Providing Network Administration and Support
• Working with other IT Support personnel
• Schedule backups of Network device configuration
• Research on Network products in support of Network procurement and development efforts
• Other related job roles as may be assigned

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must:

• Possess Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or allied discipline (at least Second Class Lower Division)
• Professional Certification: CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNP/CCNP Enterprise.
• Added Advantage: Professional Certifications in CCNA Security, Sophos XG Firewall Administrator and Aruba Certified Switching Associate.
• Have at least three (3) years of hands on practical experience.
• Possess five (5) credits in SSCE/WASSCE including English Language and Mathematics at a sitting or six (6) credits at not more than two (2) sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
• Applicants shouls not be more than forty (40) years of age as at the close of the advertisement.
• They must have undergone the mandatory one (1) year National Youth Service.

General Skill Requirements for Network Administrators And Application Programmers:

• Ability to think logically and analytically
• Excellent listening, questioning and usability skills, combined with the ability to interact confidently with users to think through problems and visualize solutions
• Ability to work well in a team
• Ability to transfer ICT skill/knowledge to non-tech oriented users
• Strong analytical & diagnostic skills
• Enthusiasm and high degree of adaptability.

Desirable Attributes:
Applicant must:

• Be able to use Personal Computers, MS Office software package and have knowledge of web-based systems;
• Be self-motivated and able to write good reports, analyse and review research reports;
• Be able to work extra hours with little or no supervision;
• Be a team player with good inter-personal skills and be open and able to lead change;
• Possess influencing, analytical and communication skills;
• Be an organiser / planner with ability to be flexible and to be able to successfully implement ideas.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The salary paid by the Council is very attractive.
• Point of entry into the salary scales will depend on qualifications and experience.
• The successful applicant will enjoy very good remuneration package that is in line with the Council's Conditions of Service and will also be assured of full career development within the organisation.