IT Network Administrator - Telecel Ghana

Role Purpose

Responsible for the Management of the Data Network Infrastructure Platform across Telecel Ghana to cover Wide area network connectivity to remote offices as well as between the Data Centre and all remote offices. In addition, the LANs within the remote locations will be part of the remit of this role and the team.

Key Accountabilities And Decision Ownership

• Provide technical expertise and decision-making for appropriate levels of the Data Network environments on issues related to WAN, LAN, and MAN and to ensure that Telecel’s IT Data Networks team needs as a business are met on a day-to-day basis. Coordinate the efforts of other technical staff members
• Provides consulting in requirements definition, specification, design, development, and integration of networks and systems on complex projects accountable for the IT Data Network delivery to ensure services adhere to project specifications.
• Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives across the IT Data Networks Estate.
• Managed project deployment, Review, and capture architecture plans for complex technical environments working with the head of IT Strategy monitor, maintain, upgrade and support all IT Data Network systems, including Router, switches, operating systems, hardware, software, and peripherals
• Communicate, maintain and establish principles, directions, and standards relating to Data Network environments to meet end user and company needs.

• Leadership and Control of IT Data Networks on day-to-day basis and will cover:
• Configuration Management
• Administration Management
• Backup & Recovery
• Technical Support
• Responsibility for ensuring resources support in Testing and Deployment of new components
• Providing Level 2/3 technical support resources in support across the Data Networks Estate in Telecel Ghana
• Accountable for planning and small project delivery.
• Required to take decisions best suited for the stability of the Data Networks environment during instability.
• Responsible for the LRP around the Telecel Data Network Environment
  
  

Core Competencies, Knowledge And Experience

• Exceptional track record in the configuration, management of IP connectivity equipment namely, Switching, Routing, Firewalls, Load Balancers, Wi-Fi, Etc.
• A strong working and operational knowledge of IP –MPLS technology
• Understanding of working in a global organization and how to leverage such a framework for local success.
• Understanding and proven capability of working within an environment of rapid operational and cultural change.
  
  

Must have Technical / Professional Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred
• 3 or more years of Data Networks experience, 2 of which should have been in a technical management capacity
• 3+ years of experience with Network Security tools and products
• 3-5 years of experience with VPN technologies
• 3-5 years experience with Routing Switching and Bridging
• 3-5 years experience with Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART)