Network Administrator

The Network Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing the campus network infrastructure, ensuring that all network systems function efficiently and securely. Below is a breakdown of the essential skills and experience required for this role:

Qualifications:

• First Class or a minimum 3.0 CGPA in a 4-Year BS in IT, Telecom, Electronics, Computer Science, or a relevant degree.

Required Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in managing campus networks.

Key Skills for a Network Administrator:

• Advanced Networking Knowledge:
  • In-depth understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, FTP, and HTTP/S.
  • Proficiency in managing LAN, WAN, VLAN, Inter-VLAN Routing, VPN, and wireless networks.
  • Experience in configuring, deploying, and maintaining networking equipment, including Cisco routers, L2/L3 switches, Nexus 9K, Cisco ASA firewalls, load balancers, PFSense, and MikroTik.
  • Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues and perform network upgrades.
• Operating Systems & Servers:
  • Expertise in administering network systems across various platforms, including Windows Server, Linux/Unix, and macOS.
  • Experience in setting up and managing Active Directory (AD), DNS servers, and file servers.
• Network Security:
  • Strong understanding of network security principles, with experience in firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, antivirus software, and network access controls (NAC).
  • Familiarity with tools for detecting and mitigating cybersecurity threats such as DDoS attacks, phishing, and malware.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
  • Proficient in using network monitoring and diagnostic tools like Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios, and MRTG/PRTG/CACTI to ensure network performance and security.
  • Skilled in identifying and resolving network bottlenecks, slowdowns, and outages.
• Disaster Recovery and Backup Solutions:
  • Experience in implementing and managing disaster recovery (DR) plans, including network redundancy, failover, and backup strategies.
• Network Design and Implementation:
  • Ability to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance network solutions.
  • Experience in capacity planning to ensure networks can accommodate growth without performance degradation.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Excellent documentation skills to maintain records of network configurations, system logs, and changes made to the infrastructure.
  • Ability to generate reports on network performance, downtime, and security incidents.
• Certifications (optional):
  • Cisco CCNA certification is preferred.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication skills for interaction with management, IT teams, and non-technical employees.
  • Effective problem-solving skills to quickly resolve critical network issues under pressure.

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about network technologies then submit your application on the prescribed application form at the Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC), Hi-Tech Laboratory Building 1st floor, University of Sindh, Jamshoro latest by Monday, 4th November 2024 along with copies of the following documents:

• Resume
• CNIC
• Graduation Transcript and Degree or Certificate

Dr. Kamran Dahri
Additional Director, ITSC
University of Sindh, Jamshoro
Email: director.itsc@usindh.edu.pk