Manager: IT Operations/Network Manager

Recruiter:

Augment and Recruit

Job Ref:

JHB000084/EJ

Date posted:

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are urgently on the market for an IT Operations and Network Manager for one of our clients in the Medical and Health sector.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of the job is to manage and maintain the Information System Network Infrastructure, data centre and network security and also provide technical support, and user training on best practices to ensure governance in the ICT environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To manage IT infrastructure (server rooms, server software, switches, cabling, routers, firewalls, UPS, generators, cameras, etc.) and IT systems, ensuring that infrastructure (through vendors) is well maintained for efficient business operations and that the System Administration Plan is adhered to
To update end-user machines and all servers with latest software patches, including antivirus, as well as third party applications to ensure machine protection and that machines function optimally
To manage the organisation's backup solution, ensuring backups are made on time and routinely verify the integrity of such backups by restoring backups on a weekly and monthly basis
To implement and maintain the organisation's firewalls in order to prevent access violation
To maintain and communicate the IT Access Control Plan and secure data at rest and in transit by effectively applying required security measures and constant monitoring to ensure the protection of data against internal and external security breaches
To maintain and control the physical user access system to ensure optimal physical security at all times on an ongoing basis
To design and maintain IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan to reduce the adverse impact of possible downtime on the business and to ensure that mission-critical applications are functional in case of disaster

Knowledge and Experience:

A minimum of 10 years’ experience in network management, of which 4 years must be in LAN/WAN, ICT Governance, Security Networks (routers/switches/firewalls), ICT Helpdesk support
Knowledge of all related legislations impacting and influencing the functioning of the organisation
Knowledge of Generators, UPS, and Data Centre Maintenance
Knowledge of Domain Controller, Servers (Linux and Windows)
Knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure
Knowledge of routers and switches/firewalls
Knowledge of LAN/WAN security features
Proficiency in TCP/IP/Routers/Switches/Firewalls
Conducting ICT (Data) Backup and Restore
Server operating systems and security
Project Management
People management and conflict resolution
Communication, interpersonal, presentation and report writing Hardware and software management

Educational Qualifications:

Postgraduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Information Technology or relevant degree at NQF Level 8
Certification in CISM (Certified Information System Manager)
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) will be an added advantage

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