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• Collaborate with
  technical services team members to assess near and long term network
  capacity needs and design and implement strategic plans to make certain
  network capacity meets existing and future requirements.
• Create and
  maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network
  mapping, processes, and service records.
• Develop,
  implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training
  plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery.
• Develop and
  deploy methodologies for testing network performance and providing network
  performance statistics and reports.
• Practice network
  asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and
  related documentation.
• Conduct testing
  and development of disaster recovery plans to detect faults, minimize
  malfunctions and back up systems as it relates to network functionality.
• Design and
  support VoIP infrastructure and its associated software, including
  IP-PBXs, call management systems, voicemail, and interactive voice
  response.
• Select, deploy,
  and utilize appropriate tools for reporting and routing of IP telephony
  traffic on the network.
• Document the
  WAN’s architecture, design, and layout, including protocols and standards
  used, as well as configuration.
• Budget,
  coordinate and supervise the procurement of Information technology systems
  in line with the current trends and technology of the IT systems.
• Design and
  deploy the Corporation’s LANs, WANs, WLANs and VPNs
• Conduct research
  on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast
  of developments in the networking industry in support of network
  procurement and development efforts.
• Oversee new and
  existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades relating to network or
  telephony equipment.
• Plan and
  implement any improvement, modification, or replacement of network
  infrastructure components.
• Design and
  deploy enterprise-class wireless networks, including access points,
  servers, routers, hubs, switches, and other network hardware.
• Configure all
  networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling the
  Corporation’s objectives and processes.
• Ensure network
  connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax
  machines, and other network appliances.
• Perform on-site
  analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex network problems for a
  variety of end users, and recommend and implement corrective solutions.
• Manage planning
  and maintenance of network cabling, including MDF and IDF closets.

• The applicant
  should hold a Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) OR Equivalent
  Bachelors’ Degree in Networks or Electronic Engineering
• At least CCNP or
  CCIE
• MCSE, CNWA. CWSP
  or Other Industry Standard Certifications are desirable
• 5 Years’
  Experience as Senior Network Administrator
• Five or more years
  of expertise in implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network
  infrastructure devices, including: firewalls, routers, switches, wireless
  access points and controllers, and monitoring applications in a Wide Area
  Network (WAN) and WLAN engineering, design and implementation.
• Knowledge of
  Linux/Unix Systems
• Proven
  experience with network capacity planning, network security principles,
  and general network management best practices.
• Excellent
  technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet
  standards.
• Strong knowledge
  of network management, monitoring and analysis tools.
• Working technical
  knowledge of PBX, voice mail, interactive voice services, call management
  systems, and telecommunication accounting systems.
• Knowledge and
  understanding of system flow charts, data processing concepts, and
  telecommunications principles.
• Knowledge,
  understanding and ability to create and maintain thorough technical
  documentation 

• Project
  management skills a definite asset.
• Strong
  understanding of the Corporation’s goals and objectives.
• Good written and
  oral communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to
  conduct research into enterprise networking issues and products as
  required.
• Ability to
  present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly
  self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Proven
  analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to
  effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer
  service orientation.

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