University of the Free State Officer: IP Networking Infrastructure Administrator Jobs in South Africa
University of the Free State Officer: IP Networking Infrastructure Administrator Jobs in South Africa
Duties and responsibilities:Network Infrastructure ManagementAnalyse system logs and identify potential issues with computer systems environments.
Perform routine system health checks.
Install and configure new network equipment.
Maintain the network configuration management database.
Responsible to document the configuration of the network.
Perform hardware and or firmware maintenance in provided maintenance windows.
Troubleshoot and analyse reported problems relating to network infrastructure.
Responsible for system performance tuning.
Ensure that the network infrastructure is functioning properly.
Responsible for the provisioning and de-provisioning of networks and related infrastructure.
Responsible for disaster recovery planning relating to network infrastructure.
Monitor and report on core network infrastructure.
Responsible for the backup and recovery of infrastructure.
Assist with the implementation of a disaster recovery strategy.
Introduce and integrate new technologies into existing data centre.
Answer technical queries and provide assistance to the 1st level support engineers.
Maintain software versions of network related business software platforms.
Monitor and report on platform availability and health.
Plan and perform maintenance of network cabling infrastructure.
Assist end-users with any support requests.
Assist users with budgeting.
Analyse end-user requirements and plan new network rollouts to UFS buildings.
Run day-to-day UFS wired and wireless network infrastructure and related configuration.
Communicate changes, maintenance, outages of networking equipment with operations monitoring staff.
Network Security
Apply system updates, patches, and configuration changes aligned to security requirements.
Analyse system logs and identify potential issues.
Implement networking security changes as requested by business.
Maintain and monitor the network infrastructure.
Implement network security mechanisms according to business needs.
Strategic Alignment
Collaborate with ICT services teams to define future network implementations and systems configuration.
Perform annual budgeting and planning of network related equipment replacements to enable business alignment and life cycle management.
Engage with vendors to ensure most efficient and appropriate equipment solutions are investigated, tested, and implemented.
Report on network environment on a weekly basis and proactively engage with UFS Management in order to mitigate potential problems that might arise.
Represent the Networking division weekly at Operational Management Committee.
Participate in strategic and management meetings and planning sessions.
Fully understand and provide support to the University’s Strategic Plan and departmental goals and objectives.
Analysis of business requirements and alignment of internal processes to adapt accordingly.
Project and Operations Management
Ensure optimal and reliable Network, Wireless and VoIP connectivity.
Ensure assigned tasks of incumbents are prioritised and carried out efficiently to avoid unnecessary network downtime.
Research technology to ensure that correct technologies are implemented.
Manage and lead individuals in the division to achieve objectives and goals are met.
Upkeep the division’s performance through proper monitoring, change and business needs analysis.
Ensure that all business processes and procedures are followed efficiently.
Ensure that all network related vendors are effectively fulfilling their contractual obligations.
Manage and coordinate projects and providing regular feedback.
Effectively monitor and review Telecommunications and Network processes, work instructions and associated forms.
People Management
Provide leadership and mentorship to all human resources within the networking division.
Provide positive influence to ensure high levels of morale and business continuity.
Take full accountability for divisional activities.
Provide advice and address issues related to incumbent’s individual performance, University policies adherence and any
other issues affecting University performance and or reputation.
Challenge the status quo and ensure that all decisions are for the good of the University.
Promote individual growth through coaching and positive influence.
Continuous improvement of operating standards and efficiency through Rationalisation, Simplification and Standardisation in all domains (People, Process, Technology, Data and Governance).
Maintain good professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Create a safe environment to encourage innovation and “out of the box” thinking.
Monitoring
Monitor and analyse individual, Divisional and Departmental performance, and the reporting thereof.
Monitor network reticulation contractor performance and addresses possible issues.
Identify trends effectively and plan preventative and/or corrective steps accordingly.
Change Management
Represent the Network division at Operational Change Committee.
Make sure of the involvement of stakeholders with any change processes.
Identify stakeholders and facilitate change through proper planning and communication.
Asset Management
Record and report on all Network equipment physical assets.
Ensure that all telephony and network related assets are disposed of when the operational risk to business outweighs the benefit of utilising the asset.
Inherent requirements:
A B.Com Information Technology/B.Sc Information Technology/B.Tech Information Technology/relevant degree on NQF Level 7, OR a relevant three-year National Diploma on NQF Level 6.
Minimum two (2) years’ relevant Network Administration experience.
Recommendations:
Knowledge of:
Microsoft and Linux operating systems.
IP networking and cabling standards.
VLAN and spanning-tree configuration.
Switches and underlying configuration (Aruba and HPE experience beneficial)
Wireless Controller management (Aruba experience beneficial).
Trouble shooting network and wireless connectivity problems.
Enterprise wireless network technologies and standards.
RADIUS/802.1x authentication (Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager experience beneficial).
Wireless network RF planning.
Firewalls.
Network protocols and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP routing and physical networking.
QoS and COS configuration.
IP routing and protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
Troubleshooting fibre and copper cabling technologies.
Network monitoring tools.
Cable testing.
Fibre networks.
The OSI model.
Copper and fibre cable reticulation.
Networking equipment.
Network planning.
Key Competencies:
Results oriented.
The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
Strategic thinking.
The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
Business Acumen:
The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
Proficient in using MS Office.
Leading.
The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
Building coalitions.
The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
How to Apply
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