IT: Network Administrator – 12 Months Fixed Term Contract (SA Connect)

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Reporting to the Senior Manager: IT, the incumbent will:

• Provide expertise on the design of the network security topology, equipment and configuration.
• Support for firewall devices of the manufacturers Cisco, Dell SonicWall and related management systems including all features (IPS, SSL deep inspection, etc.).
• Review of security infrastructure systems to ensure adequate capacity, performance levels and upgrade requirements.
• Analyse and tune firewall systems for performance, throughput, resource utilization, high availability and scalability.
• Provide Tier 3 and Tier 4 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution; provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and users.
• Perform systems administration of desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks (account monitoring security, Operating System installation, etc.)
• Manage IT system security infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
• Develop methodology and scope for wireless security evaluations and security controls to mitigate risks associated with wireless technologies deployed at Broadband Infraco SOC.
• Work closely with cross functional teams to resolve outages, assist with deployment challenges and enhancing security posture.
• Experience on implementation, troubleshooting and managing Cisco WLC and AP.
• Assists in developing training for other IT staff and Interns in the proper operation of the wide and local area networks.

• National Diploma in Information Technology/ Information systems/ Computer Engineering.
• ITIL or COBIT certification
• Microsoft MCSE & CCNA.
• 4 + Years experience in systems development, infrastructure management and systems support, of which 2 years must be at senior level.
• Understand computing platforms, security and network domain.
• Understand and abreast products on offer in the market.
• Technical and Software savvy.
• Knowledge of Hardware.

Broadband Infraco reserves the right not to make an appointment or to make a temporary appointment in accordance with the current organizational requirements. Appointment is subject to verification of the applicant’s qualifications and reference checking. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed applicants only. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks, you should consider your application unsuccessful. Placement will be in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.