IT & Network Administrator

Our client is currently recruiting for the above mentioned position. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years prior experience in the same capacity.
Responsibilities

Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade corporate customer’s networks and in house servers.
Install and integrate new server hardware and applications.
Keep an eye out for needed updates.
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.
Manage Office 365 account of the school.
Perform daily backups.
Resolve problems reported by end user.
Helping with set up of conferences and meeting where IT accessories are required.
Providing students with materials to accomplish their tasks, e.g. research.
Give assistance to teachers during IT Lessons.
Responsible for CCTV back up.
Prepare users by designing and conducting training programs; providing references and support.
Define network policies and procedures.
Specify system requirements and design solutions.
Research and make recommendations on server system administration.
Protection of the school’s value by keeping information confidential.
Report to the Head of Admin and the IT Committee of the school.

Requirements

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 organizing, prioritizing and multitasking.
Cisco training.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience in collecting data and performing surveys.
Excellent organizational skills.
BSc degree in Computer Science or related field.