Junior Network Administrator

As a Junior Network Administrator, your role will involve assisting in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of the Clients network infrastructure to ensure smooth connectivity, performance, and security. Your responsibilities will include: - Assisting in the configuration and maintenance of LAN, WAN, and wireless network components. - Supporting the installation and setup of routers, switches, and firewalls. - Monitoring network performance, availability, and usage using standard tools such as PRTG and SolarWinds. - Troubleshooting basic network connectivity and performance issues. - Assisting in configuring routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) and VLANs. - Supporting VPN setup, firewall rule updates, and access control list (ACL) maintenance. - Documenting network configurations, device inventories, and change logs. - Performing scheduled maintenance, firmware upgrades, and patch updates. - Providing end-user network support and escalating complex issues to senior staff. - Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) for network operations and incident response. Qualifications and Certifications required for this role include: - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or related discipline. - Minimum 2 years of experience in network maintenance or administration. - Minimum 1 year post-certification experience in one or more of the following certifications: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Juniper Networks Certified Professional (JNCIP/JNCIA). - Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, routing protocols, and network security basics. - Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS and/or Juniper Junos OS. - Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills. Preferred Skills for this role include familiarity with routing and switching SD-WAN, network monitoring, or automation tools, basic understanding of load balancing, firewall, and fibre connectivity, exposure to large enterprise IT environments, and eagerness to learn and grow into senior network administration roles. This is a full-time position with benefits including Provident Fund. The work location is in person.,