Network Specialist

**IT NETWORK SPECIALIST**

**Duties/Responsibilities**
- Proactively monitor and manage the Network Infrastructure.
- Network infrastructure - Design, install, configure, implement, support, repair and administer systems and solutions
- Implementation of IT Network hardware and software systems.
- Manage implementation IT network projects.
- Monitor, update and assist with asset management.
- Vendor liaison and interaction on technical solution specifications and requirements.
- Compile Business and infrastructure analysis, documentation and statistics.
- Research and development on client requests / solutions.
- Ensure SLA compliancy and adherence to client policies, rules and regulations.
- Perform skills transfer and in-house trainings.
- Cisco specialist and solution implementation.
- Plan and implement systems administration, software tools and protocols for IT networking systems.
- Maintain and manage systems and network connections
- Troubleshoot network performance, communication and routing issues.
- Develop and implement long term strategic goals in IT network systems administration.
- Coordinate with end-users, software professionals and third-party vendors to establish systems administrative procedures.
- Handle routine technical, operational and analytical tasks to support customer data systems.
- Assist with technical documentation and reports related to the post including but not limited design, development and implementation of systems and services.
- Interact with users to answer questions and resolve problems.
- Oversee and assess network efficiency and make associated suggestions.
- Voice and Data System Administration functions
- Access control System Administration.
- IT Security infrastructure
- Design, install, configure, implement, support, administer and manage systems and solutions including all accessories.
- Manage all network resources and ensure uninterrupted communication between all municipal sites.
- Develop and implement IT security management strategies, standards, guidelines, procedures and controls as required in a municipal environment.
- Develop, implement and update IT Disaster recovery and Business Continuity Plan.
- Compile, assess, and mitigate IT risks and formulate an IT risk register.
- Protect all IT systems and IT related resources in line with IT security policies.
- Educate and train users to comply with IT security.

**Skills**
- Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 Experience
- Office 365 Admin Experience
- Office 365 experience
- PowerShell
- PKI, AD, AAD and Mimecast
- Solid knowledge of LAN, WAN and Date Centre Technology

**Experience**
- National Diploma in Information Technology, CCNA
- 5 years’ experience in CISCO network environment
- Valid driver’s license
- Understanding and knowledge of VPN technology and remote working
- Understanding and knowledge of SD-WAN technology
- Some exposure to O365 technology, not limited to Exchange Online only
- Ability to do scripting in PowerShell
- Some knowledge and understanding of PKI, AD, AAD and Mimecast

**Salary**: R15,000.00 - R30,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nelspruit, Mpumalanga: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)