Senior Network Administrator

SUMMARY:
Senior Network Administrator | Houghton, Johannesburg (JB519) R740 000 per annum CTC

POSITION INFO:

Senior Network Administrator | Houghton, Johannesburg (JB519)
R----- per annum CTC 
Benefits include: 100% company contribution towards medical aid, retirement fund, spouse insurance benefit
Bonus: Based on individual and company performance, not a guaranteed bonus.

Kontak Recruitment is currently sourcing and recruiting for a Senior Network Administrator vacancy based in Houghton, Sandton. Risk Management company with values cemented in integrity, respect and teamwork is actively seeking a dedicated Senior Network Administrator to join their team to provide technical expertise to support day-to-day operations.   The ideal candidate would be natural problem solver who is able to demonstrate innovative approaches to unique challenges and safeguard the network infrastructure. 

Minimum requirements and previous experience required for Senior Network Administrator: 

Relevant degree or Diploma 

8 years Network Management experience

CCNA 

ITIL Foundations 

Project Methodology

IT Security knowledge or certification 

Virtualisation Technologies 

Managing IT technical support functions within a structured service management framework, like ITIL

Detailed knowledge of a wide range of ICT products, systems and services supporting the delivering of a Technical Quality Assurance function 

Managing and directing staff delivering ICT research projects to time, cost, and quality 

Extensive knowledge of desktop, server and network hardware, systems and services

Expert practical experience of the application of ICT technologies to solve business problems. 

Previous experience with handling sensitive personal and commercial data issues

Implementing technical standards for the ICT infrastructure

Desktop and Data Centre hardware and software

Fixed and mobile networking 

Email and messaging services

Telecommunications services, data, and voice 

DMZ and firewall services 

Provide senior networking expertise to the IT Operations team

Ensure 24/7 availability of services and infrastructure in our production environment. 

Responding to after-hours IT emergencies, lead the migration and resolution processes.

Specific Requirements for Senior Network Administrator: 

Must be prepared to work overtime. 

Must be prepared to travel. 

Own transport required. 

Duties and responsibilities for Senior Network Administrator: 

Ensure network and server uptime.

Provide 3rd line technical support.

Ensure the Helpdesk database is maintained and updated.

Ensure stability and availability of mail and internet connectivity. 

Implementation and support of all networked peripherals 

Maintain relevant documentation and compliance with company policies and procedures e.g.: licence, asset, and backup registers.  

Ensure that project deliverables are clearly defined in terms of business plans and user requirements, delivered in terms of project management principles (in scope, on time, in budget)

Provide direction and guidance in respect of IT systems and architecture, infrastructure, resources, technology, and documentation that supports the strategy of the business.

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