Network Infrastructure Specialist

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, South Africa Technology Innovation Agency Full time

**Job Advert Summary**:
Design, configure, install, evaluate, maintain and support network infrastructure (WLAN, LAN), server infrastructure (Primary Data Centre and DR), Switches, Routers, Video conferencing and collaboration equipment, Audio visual infrastructure, data communications and telecommunications systems

Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) is a talent driven, customer
- centric and impact focused organisation. In our endeavour to support technology innovation with socio-economic outcomes; we seek to infuse the organisation with team players that find resonance as value creators, agile thinkers, progressive attitudes, customer-centricity, dynamic work ethic and an optimistic disposition. We aim to harness these attributes in a manner that they culminate into a culture of teamwork, impact and accountability.

In executing its mandate, the organisation provides funding and non-funding support to stimulate innovation so that it provides a catalytic impact to the economy whilst improving people’s lives and protecting the environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment.

**Minimum Requirements**:
**Qualifications**:

- Post-matric Diploma or Degree in Information Technology/Systems,
- The following certifications/accreditation:

- CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
- MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert)
- Windows 2016 or higher,
- Network Administration
- VLAN and Firewalls.
- Preference: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology/Systems.
- ITIL Certificate
- COBIT Certificate
- TOGAF

Work Experience
- 3-5 years’ experience in IT infrastructure management (On-Prem) and Cloud platform contract management
- network design and implementation,
- Network monitoring,
- Maintenance and support including Disaster Recovery infrastructure.

**Preference**: 8 years IT Operations and IT Network Infrastructure management and support.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Finance**
- Provide input to the IT Operations budget with a focus on Network and Infrastructure requirements of the Monitor and track performance against the approved budget and address any anomalies with regards to Network Infrastructure budget.
- Verify and collate invoices for the service providers used by IT for Network Infrastructure establishment and maintenance.
- Coordinate Network Infrastructure requirements across the organisation for budget purposes.
- Manage all ICT Infrastructure Assets in conjunction with Finance.

**Stakeholder**
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders in order to deliver Network Infrastructure services in accordance with the expectations of the organisation.
- Maintain external relationships with service providers and suppliers, and external consultants on specific projects to ensure network Infrastructure services meet the required service standards.

**Internal Processes**
- Develop and Implement Network Infrastructure Design including Data Recovery Plan.
- Management of Hybrid Cloud platforms
- Develop and implement standardized Network Infrastructure maintenance processes and procedures that will enable the implementation and management of a consolidated and integrated Infrastructure platform.
- Installing and configuration of new hardware devices
- Daily proactive network infrastructure monitoring and support
- Ensure availability and management of all user devices approved as tools of the trade.
- Remote network and user support for all escalations
- Troubleshooting and Incident management for escalations on all hardware
- Draft, implement and maintain relevant Policies, procedures and guidelines for compliance by TIA.
- Report quarterly on Network Infrastructure Performance (WLAN and LAN) in accordance with the IT Governance Framework.
- Management of all collaboration and video conferencing equipment for TIA
- Ensure employee compliance to all the IT policies and processes.
- Respond to internal and external audit findings timeously.
- Provide inputs to the IT risk register.
- Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment in Network Infrastructure resources.
- Support and give inputs to the Disaster recovery plan for TIA.
- Maintain network infrastructure hardware and related software, analyse problems and monitor performance.
- Ensure network infrastructure components are updated with latest patches and software updates to mitigate security risks.
- Project Management of all infrastructure new implementations
- Involved actively in teams of cross functional project to assist solve problems inclusive of different technologies

**Learning and Growth**
- KPA’s are understood and achieved as agreed upon in the Performance agreement.
- Review performance against agreed performance standards.
- Live the values and culture of TIA.
- Identify and implement development opportunities to ensure continuous improvement of work effectiveness and efficiency.
- Departmental Information systems and tools are



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