1.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i.To monitor performance, capacity, and availability of the network on an ongoing basis and recommend improvements in technologies and practices;

ii.To collaborate with other staff in the ongoing definition of network design, services and procedures so as to ensure business continuity; 

iii.Participate in designing and installation of networks and related accessories and equipment; 

iv.Maintain and repair of Network active and passive equipment; 

v.Troubleshoot all network security related problems; 

vi.Maintain and implement security strategy and standardization methods.

vii.Document and communicate network related problems, solutions and the implementation process; 

viii.Participate in configuration and management program to install updated security tools; 

ix.Perform maintenance activities, backups and restore of network components;

x.Plan and appraise ongoing assessment and monitoring of application control, firewall, VPN, SSL, intrusion detection and prevention system and other network component policies;

xi.Guarantee network security best practices are executed through auditing: routers, change control, firewall configurations and monitoring;

xii.Responsible for periodic vulnerability testing, and lead remediation;

xiii.Articulate systems and methodologies as well as reply to security related events and support in remediation efforts;

xiv.Coordinate and oversee log analysis for e-GA managed services offerings to ensure customer policy and security requirements are met; and

xv.Maintain network security devices to enable pro-active defense of networks within managed service, providing protective monitoring to multiple customers.

i.Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/ Computer Engineering or related discipline from recognized institution; 

ii.Proficient in Service Provider technologies like IP/MPLS and related services (L2VPN, L3 MPLSVPN, TE, QoS, etc.);

iii.Proficiency in designing/deploying in LAN/WAN topologies using routing protocols like OSPF/ISIS, EIGRP, BGP, IPv6, MPLS, Multicast, HA/Redundancy etc;

iv.Knowledge of IOS/IOS XE/ IOS XR and Proficient on Network equipment such as routers, switches, bridges, etc; 

v.Practical skills in configuring and managing VLANs on routers and layer 2 and layer 3 switches and remotely management using IP-based management protocols, such as Telnet and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), management IP Address and Default Gateway;

vi.Excellent hands-on experience and knowledge implementing, configuring, integrating and supporting the network security with multi-vendor Firewalls;

vii.Fluent in Backup/Recovery procedures, Storage technologies and understanding port numbers approach to application detection;

viii.Practical skills in managing Server Infrastructure roles as IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing, Domain Name System Server Role, Configuring DNS Zones, DHCP Server Role;

ix.Working knowledge in the Telecom Operators or Internet Service Provider Core Network environment will be an added advantage; and

x.Possession of recognized ICT professional certification such as Service Provider Networks (CCNA, CCNSP, HCNA, HCNP, MCSA, MCSE, CEH) will be an added advantage.