Network, Security & Data Centre Administrator at GVA Partners

Summary

• To plan, install, configure, maintain, support and optimize network hardware and software and communication links. Also, to identify and remediate the potential security threats and assesses network vulnerabilities.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Manage network hardware which includes routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, VPN concentrators, multiplexers, and UPS systems
• Administer security-related systems such as VPN servers, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network monitoring systems
• Monitor VPNs, server and firewall logs, intrusion detection logs, and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity and take appropriate action
• Recommend and schedule network improvements, upgrades and repairs
• Evaluate and recommend new networking and security products and technologies for use at our organisation.
• Implement security standards, foresee potential security threats and avoid them.
• Responsible for implementation of Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan ➢ Implement firewalls and information security policy
• Conduct network vulnerability tests and perform periodic security audits and assessments
• Liaison with vendors on all services and upgrades provided by them to our organisation.

Requirements
Education:

• Graduate in Computer science or equivalent

Other Certifications and competencies
Additional qualifications required include:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) with specialization in Routing (and/or Security)
• MCSE in Windows Server

Competencies required:

• Management of the service switching between primary and secondary sites.
• Monitoring of the different virtual servers hosting the individual components of the application and ensuring optimal utilisation of the resources.
• Management of VMWare virtual servers

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in network and security domain management. Should have experience in setting up networks and implementing security guidelines and policies.
• Knowledge of implementing security standards will be preferred. Working knowledge of database administration will be an advantage.