Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Tume ya Taifa ya Sayansi na Teknolojia (COSTECH) is seeking an INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER II (NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR).

Responsibilities or duties

• To install, configure, monitor, and maintain servers, network devices, and system infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security;
• To manage user accounts, access controls, and system permissions across networked environments;
• To troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient incident response;
• To implement and maintain data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans;
• To oversee the deployment and updates of operating systems, antivirus software, and security patches;
• To support the development and maintenance of LAN/WAN networks, firewalls, VPNs, and other connectivity solutions;
• To document system configurations, procedures, and network diagrams for operational transparency and future reference;
• To provide technical support and training to users on system usage, security best practices, and troubleshooting procedures.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with hands-on experience in managing enterprise networks and server environments

• To install, configure, monitor, and maintain servers, network devices, and system infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security;
• To manage user accounts, access controls, and system permissions across networked environments;
• To troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient incident response;
• To implement and maintain data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans;
• To oversee the deployment and updates of operating systems, antivirus software, and security patches;
• To support the development and maintenance of LAN/WAN networks, firewalls, VPNs, and other connectivity solutions;
• To document system configurations, procedures, and network diagrams for operational transparency and future reference;
• To provide technical support and training to users on system usage, security best practices, and troubleshooting procedures.

• Network administration
• Server management
• System infrastructure maintenance
• User account management
• Access control
• Troubleshooting (hardware, software, network)
• Data backup and recovery
• Disaster recovery planning
• Business continuity planning
• Operating system deployment and updates
• Antivirus software management
• Security patch management
• LAN/WAN network support
• Firewall management
• VPN management
• Technical documentation
• Technical support
• User training

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• Hands-on experience in managing enterprise networks and server environments