The Mico University College invites applications for thr role of Network Administrator – ICT Department
Description of Role
This position will be responsible for the planning, administration and operational activities of the Computer Network Services. The successful candidate will perform a variety of complex professional and technical duties related to the installation and maintenance of the University College’s computer network and communications hardware and software systems including network and application servers, routers, switches, access points, Firewall, LAN, WAN, phone systems and PC workstations.
He/she will also be responsible for configuring and installing all network software packages used in the University College and the IT Disaster Backup and Recovery Systems.
Requirements
- A BSc degree in Computer Science or related field plus six (6) years of computer experience working with networking infrastructure and WAN
- Networks OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Enterprise Network Management experience (at least 2 years)
- Experience in administering and configuring firewalls
- Experience in monitoring and troubleshooting wired and wireless networks
- Experience in administering and troubleshooting a Windows Server 2012 environment
- Ability to model programmes and systems to meet the needs of users, understand and follow oral and written instructions; explain technical material in layman’s terms.
- Ability to analyze local, WAN and Internet network problems as well as server connectivity problems and solve problems with efficient results.
- Cisco experience and training (CCNA Certification Preferred)
- Cisco Meraki Wi Fi and Firewall training and experience desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communications and consultative skills.
- Strong teamwork skills – ability and desire to work collaboratively in teams within and across departments
- Evidence of ability to deal sensitively with concerns/complaints raised by users.
- Good judgement, analysis and decision–making capabilities
- Ability to train team members on network concepts and methodologies as well as specific applications where applicable. ( e.g. network utilization and configuration)
- Required to work closely with internal and external stakeholders’ personnel; technical, engineering and marketing personnel in order to discuss technical issues pertaining to problems, purchases or technical specifications.
- Ability to represent the ICT department’s brand attributes of being helpful, knowledgeable and customer service driven.
The Director, Human Resource Department,
1A Marescaux Road,
Kingston 5
OR
via email to themicouniversity.hrd@themico.edu.jm.
Kindly indicate in the subject line, the title of the position for which you are applying in your email to us.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.