IT Administrator

We are seeking to onboard as member of our inhouse team an experienced network / system administrator to oversee the building IT functions and security.

Responsibilities:

• Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade networks and in house servers;
• Install and integrate new server hardware and applications;
• Keep an eye out for needed technological updates and negotiate with vendors on new implementations;
• Support and administer third-party applications;
• Ensure network security and connectivity;
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknesses;
• Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords collaborating with department heads on IT security and functionality maters;
• Collaborate with vendors relating to all building electronic hardware and software;
• Resolve problems reported by users;
• Define network policies and procedures;
• Specify system requirements and design solutions;
• Research and make recommendations on server system administration.

Requirements & skills:

• 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;
• Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies;
• Great at organising, prioritising and multitasking;
• BSc degree in Computer Science or related field;

Job Type:

Full-time or Part-time options available.