Network Manager at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Job Description

• The Network Manager reports to the Director IT and works to ensure the smooth running of AUN network infrastructure.
• The incumbent installs all new hardware, systems, and software for networks, installs, configures, and maintains network services, equipment and devices. It also supports administration of servers and server clusters.
• The position also administers network workstations, utilizing one or more TCP/IP or non-TCP/IP networking protocols and/or one or more UNIX-based or non-UNIX based operating systems and also evaluates and/or recommends purchases of computers, network hardware, peripheral equipment, and software; it plans and implements network security, including building firewalls, applying cryptography to network applications, managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans, file system integrity, and adding and deleting users.
• The incumbent also Troubleshoots networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational difficulties
• Maintains existing Anti-Spam and anti-virus systems and the setting of new Anti-Spam policies;
• Liaises with IT Services concerning connection to campus, locations and beyond; enables that managing computer equipment to connect to the network for the academic purposes of the university
• Authorizes the connection of devices to the network and manages the range of IP addresses assigned to the university
• Prevents equipment connected to the network from interfering with other users of the network
• Advises the University’s management and its members on networking issues and maintains an efficient and reliable.

Requirements for the position:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar, with 3 - 5 years of networking experience.
• Network administrator Certification: MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CNE Systems: Windows, Cisco Systems, UNIX, Linux, Novell
• Networking: Switches, Routers, Hubs, Servers, Cables, Racks, Firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, Latency, VoIP, QoS, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, NHRP, ATM, PPP, MPLS
• Knowledge of a range of computer networking systems and languages to include UNIX, Novell, VMS, or similar computer networks.
• Knowledge of computing and network hardware and peripheral equipment.
• Hands-on knowledge of the procedures used in the installation, modification, maintenance and repair of IT hardware and software. Management skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel. Ability to install, configure, and maintain personal computers, networks, and related hardware and software.
• Knowledge of extant copyright laws as they pertain to the use of computer software.
• Knowledge of computer and/or network security systems, applications, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to identify and resolve computer system malfunctions and operational problems and ability to provide technical training to end users.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to needs of the systems being supported.
• Ability to work co-operatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions to enhance organizational effectiveness;
• Capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency and ability to develop a work schedule, set goals, create / implement actions plans and monitor progress towards goals; and,
• Ability to make clear, timely decisions and excellent time management skills.