MULTICHOICE BOTSWANA – NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR 2186 views

Key Performance Objectives

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, good put, and latency) and test for weaknesses
Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords
Resolve problems reported by end user
Recommend network policies and procedures
Specify system requirements and design solutions
Research and make recommendations on server system administration

Requirements

Qualifications

BSc degree in Computer Science or related field
Experience

Prior training 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 hardwareFamiliarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies
Great at organizing, prioritizing and multitasking
Juniper, Cisco, CWNA or BCNE training would be an advantage but not a necessity

Technical Competencies (List the key technical competencies)

Troubleshooting skills
Databases and database servers
Knowledge of windows servers
In some cases, basic knowledge of some scripting languages like Python, Pearl and PHP.
Knowledge of project management and documentation skills.
Planning future IT Solutions

Behavioral Competencies (List the key behavioral competencies)

Network Risk Management
Future Oriented
Team Work
Attention to detail
Punctuality
Innovative
Result orientated

Company profile

MultiChoice Botswana provides a multi-channel pay-tv and subscriber management services, it forms part of MultiChoice Africa, operating in 49 African countries including: Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. The company promotes the creation, showcasing and building up of local African talent. As an African business the organization has brought both social and economic benefits to the communities in which it operates, in terms of access to information and job opportunities.