Network Administrator Job Description Template
What is a Network Administrator?
Network administrators are responsible for maintaining computer networks, ensuring network security, troubleshooting network issues, and optimizing network performance. They play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day operations of an organization's IT infrastructure.
A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field is typically required for network administrators. Additional certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) are often preferred.
Network Administrator Job Description Template
Job Brief
We are looking for a Network Administrator to maintain a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network. The ideal candidate will be able to deploy, configure, maintain and monitor all active network equipment in order to ensure smooth network operation.
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
- Resolve problems reported by end user
- Define network policies and procedures
- Specify system requirements and design solutions
- Research and make recommendations on server system administration
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 organising, prioritising and multitasking
- Juniper, Cisco, CWNA or BCNE training
- BSc degree in Computer Science or related field
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