City of Masvingo is looking for a Network Administrator

Network Administrator

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Network Administrator

  • Post Date:August 3, 2021
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  • Career Level Other
    Qualification Degree
    Experience 3-5 Years
  • Industry ICT
Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacancy of Network Administrator [1 POST] that has arisen in the Finance Department.

GRADE: 13
REPORTING TO: DEPUTY FINANCE DIRECTOR

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Designing Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks for City of Masvingo.
  • Monitoring system performance to ensure everything runs smoothly and securely.
  • Performing software and hardware installations.
  • Ensuring data is stored securely and backed up regularly.
  • Configuring and maintaining computer systems including hardware, system software and applications.
  • Maintaining ICT infrastructure.
  • Adhering to general ICT security rules and policies.
  • Maintaining documentation of network infrastructure.
  • Carrying out network firewalls installations and configurations
  • Enhancing communication security including telecommunication, Intemet and Internet security.
  • CISCO and non-ClSCO routers security configurations
  • IP security configurations
  • Designing network maintenance schedules and implementing such schedules
  • Carrying out systems analysis and design
  • Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, networking, and system issues when they arise.
  • Assisting with the planning, design, research and acquisition/procurement of new or upgraded hardware and software systems.
  • Liaising with the Webmaster on updating and accessibility of the City of Masvingo website
  • Supporting of MS Exchange e-mail and Internet
  • Assisting Staff in the use of standard business administrative software including MS Office applications and database management
  • Network vendor management and ensuring subscriptions are up-to-date
  • Research and Development of relevant security systems and network enhancements
  • Any other related duties as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bsc in Computer Science or Information Technology or MIS or equivalent
  • Certificate in Vendor Networking Technologies (i.e Cisco Certificate)
  • At least 4 years relevant working experience
  • Knowledge of telecommunication will be an added advantage
  • Clean class 4 driver’s licence

OTHERS ATTRIBUTES

  • Self-starter with ability to work under pressure and long hours
  • Ability to communicate at all levels
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Unquestionable integrity
  • Self-motivated.

Applications in own handwriting addressed to the Town Clerk, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of certificates and professional qualifications to reach the undersigned no later than Friday 6 August 2021.

TOWN CLERK -Eng. E. Mukaratirwa 
Municipal Offices
Box 17 
MASVINGO