OneXtel Network Administrator

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Network Administrator with 6-10 years

of experience to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing,

implementing, managing, and optimizing our network infrastructure to ensure high

availability, performance, and security. This role involves strategic planning, technical

execution, and collaboration with other IT professionals to support the organization's

networking needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy reliable and scalable network solutions.
• Implement and maintain network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, VPN, and
• wireless networks.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Perform regular network maintenance tasks, including updates and patches.
• Implement and maintain robust network security measures to protect against threats.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, legal regulations, and companypolicies.
• Optimize network configurations and performance to support business operations.
• Ensure network resilience and availability through redundancy and failover strategies.
• Develop and implement proactive measures to prevent recurring problems.

Skills Set

• As a network administrator, we are expecting you to be proficient in one or more tools/technologies and be open to learning and adapting to other tools/technologies. We value adaptability and a proactive approach to embracing new technologies and industry best practices.

Technical Skills:

• Relevant certifications (eg, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Juniper
• JNCIA/JNCIP) preferred.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies (eg, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF).
• Experience with Cisco, Fortinet or Palo Alto Firewall management, VPN configuration, and network security best practices.
• Knowledge of wireless networking and VoIP solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud networking solutions (eg, AWS, Azure).
• Must have - Network vulnerability assessment tools like Qualys, Nmap etc.
• Experience in Network security at all layers like IPsec, spoofing at Data link layer,
• Man-in-the-middle attack prevention, Dos, DDos attacks etc.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to tasks.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related
• field (or equivalent experience).
• 6-10 years of experience in network administration or a similar role, with demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale network environments.
• Relevant certifications (eg, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIP) preferred.