Job Summary:
The Network Administrator ensures the stable operation of the information systems infrastructure in the network environment.
The Authority reserves the right to assign the officer to any Facility under its management.
The core functions include but not limited to the following:
- Recommends, installs, configures, and maintains Routers, Firewalls, Switches and Servers.
- Ensures all network events are logged on the system.
- Responds to and identifies, isolates, and prioritizes the determination and resolution of significant problem events (e.g., router, switch, server, and carrier problems) through the use of network management tools, test equipment and/or the diagnostic capabilities of firewalls, routers, and switches.
- Determines plan layout for new hardware or modifications to existing layout.
- Installs, upgrades, and configures network printing, directory structures, user access, security, software, and file services.
- Installs and configure storage devices and corresponding software, including firmware updates.
- Works as a team member with other technical staff, such as systems to ensure connectivity and compatibility between systems.
- Works with vendors to resolve complex network problems.
- Recommends network solutions for short, medium, and long-range network projects.
- Maintains confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network.
- Anticipates, mitigates, identifies, responds to and resolve issues with network configuration.
- Monitors network status.
- Provides tactical and strategic input on overall network planning and related projects.
- Documents and maintain operational processes and tasks.
- Liaises with service providers to ensure maximum uptime.
- Provides training in system use and access.
- Maintains confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network.
- Ability to perform duties according to assigned rosters or plans that can be formulated in times of authorized service exigencies.
- Ability to use the relevant computer applications related to job functions.
- Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the Authority.
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