Officer - Network Administration

Located at the Thar Site, this role requires a skilled network professional responsible for managing and maintaining the enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will ensure the availability, reliability, and security of LAN, WAN, WLAN, and internet connectivity while supporting ongoing ICT initiatives and technology improvements. This position demands hands-on experience in network administration, security, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting to maintain seamless network operations and support organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, internet connectivity, and network security infrastructure to guarantee optimal availability and reliability.
- Monitor network performance, capacity utilization, and service quality, implementing optimization measures as needed to enhance efficiency.
- Administer and maintain firewalls, VPNs, network access control, authentication mechanisms, and other critical network security services.
- Diagnose and resolve network incidents promptly, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure timely restoration of services to minimize downtime.
- Plan and execute network upgrades, preventive maintenance, configuration changes, and infrastructure improvement projects to support evolving business needs.
- Maintain accurate network documentation, including configuration records, network diagrams, and performance reports, to support effective management and auditing.
- Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective technical support and seamless service delivery.
- Support ICT initiatives, technology enhancements, and continuous improvement projects to drive innovation and operational excellence.
- Provide technical guidance and support to end users and internal teams on network-related issues, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable environment.
- Ensure compliance with organizational cybersecurity standards, network security policies, and operational procedures to safeguard company assets.
- Contribute actively to incident, change, and problem management processes to maintain network stability and service continuity.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing and administering enterprise network infrastructure.
- Proven expertise in network security, routing and switching, network monitoring, and troubleshooting essential for this role.

There are no preferred qualifications or benefits explicitly mentioned for this position. However, candidates with a strong commitment to continuous learning and adaptability to evolving technologies will be well-positioned for success in this role.