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Network & Infrastructure Officer
Sanlam Assurances Générales Plc wishes to recruit a Network & Infrastructure Officer:
Note to Applicants:
It must be clearly demonstrated on your CV and supporting documents how you meet the required skills, competencies, and/or knowledge for the post. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted for interview.
Job Title: ICT Network and Infrastructure Officer
Location of Post: ICT Department
Essential Qualifications & Skills
- Have preferably 3 years of experience working in a similar
- Have experience implementing & managing VMWARE (Vs phare) and Hyper-V.
- Have experience of managing physical/virtual infrastructure (VEEAM).
- Have experience on Windows Server
- Experience in optimizing ICT infrastructure to meet the needs of the
- Experience in networking equipment (Firewalls / Routers / Switches)
Desirable Qualifications & Shifts
- Degree in Information Technology or
- Strong general TCP/IP networking and troubleshooting skills or CCNA
- Experience in the evaluation, recommendation, and selection of hardware and software
- Knowledge of backup and Disaster Recovery
- Have the managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the
- Proven track record of dealing directly with users on a wide variety of IT-related
Reporting Relationship: The post holder will report to the Head, ICT Department
Specific Duties
- Manage the company network and the physical network structure, network design and
- Ensure network security, machine security, and user
- Maintain access and security to & from external systems by vendors, support companies
- Provide and maintain documentation on ICT procedures and protocols in relation to network and systems
- Participate in the evaluation, recommendation, and selection of hardware and software solutions
- Responsible for the configuration, installation, and scheduling of new/improved applications and server operating systems, in support of business processing
- Ensure adequate backup strategy is in place to include monitor of system backups to ensure data/media recoverability through proper administration of storage and retrieval
- Devise disaster recovery/system restore procedures in conjunction with Head of ICT and ensure monitoring of
- Record systems usage and performance; identify system problems and processes tracking/reporting
- of maintenance, and fine tunes Systems to achieve optimum levels
- Implement new systems, procedures, protocols, and software/hardware as directed by the Head of ICT while maintaining best
- Ensure all software patches to systems/operating environments are applied as mandated by the software vendor or in the resolution of an event
- Actively manage and provide leadership to a team of technical staff
- Responsible for the company network storage
- Ensure all ICT issues that arise get handled, managed, and resolved in a timely fashion – this includes trouble shooting, incident investigating, extracting logs, and doing root cause
- Ensure ICT infrastructure is kept up to date with appropriate testing and application of latest patches and releases in several areas.
- Additional tasks as assigned by the Head of ICT
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritize workload, excellent organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to work as part of the ICT team, demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and flexibility
- Ensure security regarding the relevant systems is maintained by all staff members
- Have an up-to-date knowledge of ICT related developments within the internal and external environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their application file (CV and cover letter) all in one document before 1/12/2021 using the “Apply for this job” button.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
