Job Summary
Minimum education requirements :
- CCNA or equivalent
- MCSE or equivalent
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Purpose (of the role):
- Responsible for providing high-level, tier 3 support and advice for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the business. This includes, but is not limited to Network, Server, Software, Access Control, CCTV and VoIP infrastructure.
- Resolution of network problems, production of network performance statistics, provision of network diagnostic information, network security, site surveys and repairs in accordance with Best Practice standards.
- Responsible for providing, accurate, relevant IT infrastructure designs to enhance business productivity whilst maintaining business best practice standards.
Experience
- 5 years ’minimum experience in IT industry
- Microsoft Windows Server experience
- Domain Management
- Active Directory
- Group Policy Management
- Print Server Management
- IIS
- Office 365 Exchange
- SharePoint Site development and management
- User Role Management
- Azure AD
- Mailbox Rules
- Experience with network security. (Preferable Cisco)
- Firewall setup & maintenance
- Network intrusion prevention
- Software development experience will be advantageous
- CCTV (Hik-Vision) installations
- Access Control installations
- VoIP Installations and maintenance
Skills and Knowledge
- Problem solving
- Management
- Implementing and coordinating resources
- Assessing and evaluating information
- Planning
- Decision-making skills
- Developing relationships
- Analytical thinking
- Results orientation
Key Performance Areas
Unit Network Routing and Switching Plan
- Understand and provide input to the IT business plan
- Align Technical direction (equipment) to Group IT objectives
- Develop plans for the network routing and switching road map for the business unit
- Compile project plans and milestones for the implementation of components and systems
- Align the Business unit data center with Group requirements
- Communicate to relevant stakeholders in IT and the business with regards the server and storage virtualization plans for the business units and clients
- Provide support to sales staff for proposals
Stabilized IT Environment
- Assume the responsibility as the IT owner at a unit level
- Conduct repairs and installation of components
- Testing of the IT environment
- Detect and respond to IT and IT component technical problems
- Make recommendations on IT components or equipment to improve system performance
- Act as a subject matter expert for the resolution of technical issues related to the IT infrastructure for the business unit
- Escalate issues that cannot be resolved to relevant vendors
Software Asset & Configuration Management
- Consult with stakeholders and obtain sign off on system changes
- Approve and plan changes or configuration requirements
- Monitor process to ensure no unapproved changes are made
- Identify issues and challenges with software configuration
- Identify risk areas
- Conduct quality assurance on work performed
- Project manage changes
- Conduct post implementation reviews
Client Engagement
- Communicate on IT policies and SOPs to all end-users
- Provide updates to users on changes to IT policies and processes
- Elicit requirements and challenges being faced by stakeholders with regards the network routing and switching environment
- Plan and provide solutions to requirements identified
- Provide feedback to stakeholders with regards implementation