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An effective job title wiil typically include a general term, the level of experience and any special requirements. The general term will optimize your job title to show up in a general search for jobs of the same nature. The level of experience will help you attract the most qualified applicants by outlining the amount of responsibility and prior knowledge required. And if your position is specialized, consider including the specialization in the job title as well. But avoid using internal titles, abbreviations or acronyms to make sure people understand what your job posting is before clicking.

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  • Systems Administrator (CCNA certificate required)
  • Network Administrator (Part-Time)
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Network Administrator Job Description Examples:

Example 1

We are looking for a Network administrator who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and

  • monitoring the infrastructure; also, to collaborate with other team members to develop automation strategies and

  • Deployment processes. You will become an integral part of the team, making every problem of the platform a

  • Problem of your own, and solving them accordingly. Must have worked on Routers or Firewall.

  • Responsibilities

  • Help tune performance and ensure high availability of infrastructure

  • Design and develop infrastructure monitoring and reporting tools

  • Develop and maintain Firewall configuration management solutions

  • Develop test automation frameworks in collaboration with rest of the team

  • Create tools to help teams make the most out of the available infrastructure



    Skills

    Job summary

  • Maintain the Firewall and switches

  • Responsible for installation and configuration of Networking equipments.

  • Maintenance, patching, security best practices for Network.

  • Performance tuning of Network hosts

  • Optimize the available Bandwidth effectively.



    Salary Bracket: INR-15000 to 25000

    Shift timing: Rotational

    Week off: Rotational

    Number of Vacancy: 1

    Gender: Male



    Qualification: Network certification { CCNA, Fortigate, Firewall, Routers }

    Age (Minimum): 20 Years

    Gender preference (in%): Male

    Education: Graduate / Diploma

    Work Experience: Min 1 Year

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

    Benefits:
  • Provident Fund
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • UK shift
  • US shift
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Performance bonus
  • Yearly bonus

    Work Location: On the road

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    • Example 2

    Job Description for IT and Network Administrator:

    As a responsible IT and network administrator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of IT equipment, network storage, servers, peripherals, and networks. You will be involved in managing and supporting the organization’s computer systems, Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), network segments, intranets and other data communication systems. Your responsibilities will involve administering the organization's servers, workstations and mobile devices, as well as ensuring that the email and data storage networks are working effectively. You will also be responsible for ensuring that employees' workstations are working efficiently and the same stay connected to the central computer network.

    Job Responsibilities:

  • Identify the network hardware and software to meet the requirements of the organisation.
  • Update and troubleshoot network issues.
  • Ensure all IT equipment are functioning properly.
  • Install and maintain network security at various levels.
  • Configure and manage networks to maximize efficiency, security and upscaling.
  • Manage users to a network. Assign and modify network security permissions.
  • Conduct basic training for the team on usage of hardware and software resources available.
  • Maintain a database of defects in IT resources and resolve them in a time bound manner.
  • Conduct frequent checks to ensure the integrity of the network, storage, and other IT equipment
  • Configure and Manage IPSEC Site-to-Site VPN, Remote-access VPN, and SSL VPN.
  • Proactively monitor and perform health checks on the status of the network infrastructure regularly.

    Skills Required:

  • Networking domain knowledge, including TCP/IP protocols.
  • Extensive hand-on experience with network enterprise-class firewalls, routers, and switches
  • Must be able to articulate problems and their solutions to non-IT professionals.
  • Oversee the connections of various types of IT equipment and must ensure proper functioning.
  • Hands on Experience of 2-5 years Troubleshooting/Diagnosing hardware related issues on Laptops/Desktops/All in Ones.
  • Ability to solve complex hardware and software issues including part replacement.
  • CCNA, CCNP and any network related certifications will be an added advantage.
  • In-depth understanding of firewall configuration Graduate in [website] (Computer Science) / B. Tech / B.E

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

    Schedule:
  • Day shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Tech Zone - 3, Greater Noida - 201308, Uttar Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Education:
  • Bachelor's work: 3 years (Preferred)

    • Example 3

  • Administers systems and servers related to LAN and WAN (e.g. security, e-mail system, IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, filtering, proxies, backups, etc.) for the purpose of optimizing throughput, securing data, overseeing backup and recovery, and ensuring availability of services to authorized users.
  • Administer CISCO router.
  • Experience of maintaining Hosting and domains.
  • Administering Cloud server.
  • Ensured stability and security of network by regularly.
  • Monitoring systems, trouble-shooting potential problems and cascading software issues to vendors for immediate resolution.
  • Installed and configured all VPN solutions for wireless devices, laptops, desktops and networked printers.
  • Installed, maintained, supported and updated all Microsoft Windows operating systems for all workstations and servers within a specific network.

    Educational Qualifications:Professional degree in BCA/ [website] or related profile.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: ₹18,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Morning shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Delhi - 110017, Delhi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work work: 1 year (Preferred)

    • Example 4

    Designation: System & Network Administrator

    Exp: 1 to 3 Years

    Week Off: Saturday & Sunday Fixed Off

    Notice Period: Immediate joiners required / 15 days preferable / Night Shift

    *
    We are hiring an IT Support Associate for our IT Team for our own captive unit based at Noida Sector. We require a candidate with the ability of Multitasking and having a dynamic personality who can serve the organization in the long run.
    *
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    Roles and Responsibilities:
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  • Knowledge of SIP and VoIP telephony, IP phone configuration.

  • Windows server administration Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and LAN configuration.

  • Knowledge of different types of Firewall e.g. : - Fortigate, SonicWall and Cisco

  • Hands-on experience of G-Suite domain along with Email, G-Sheet and Google Chrome troubleshooting.

  • Hands-on experience on FTP, SFTP, IIS, HTTP and HTTPS services.

  • Hands on experience on U.S. support mainly on remote via call, video call, chat and email.

  • Hands-on experience on remote support tools LogMeIn, TeamViewer and AnyDesk.

  • Knowledge of Windows Virtualization and configuration with the help of Hyper-V, Oracle VM Virtual Box and VMware.

  • Knowledge of windows shell scripting like powershell and DOS.

  • Hands on Experience in Computer hardware

  • Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.

  • Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures in order to protect data, software, and hardware.

  • Operate master consoles in order to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.

  • Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.

  • Design, configure and test computer hardware, networking software, and operating system software.

  • Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.

  • Inventory management and Vendor dealing skills.

  • Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems.

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    *
    Desired Skills:
  • Knowledge of Grandstream SIP server and Asterix would be a plus.

  • Technical Background with knowledge of Firewall and LoadBalancer.

  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

  • Email management skills.

  • Open to work in night shifts.

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    Perks and Benefits
  • Health Insurance Coverage

  • Disability Insurance

  • Leave Encashment

  • Sat & Sun fixed weekly off

  • Reward & Recognition

  • Employee Engagement

    *

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: ₹8,086.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

    Schedule:
  • Rotational shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Noida - 201301, Uttar Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Application Question(s):
  • Do you have experience in IT Support
  • Do you have knowledge of Hardware
  • Are you comfortable in Noida Location
  • Are you comfortable With Rotational shift
  • Do you have knowledge of Active Directory on Window Server

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    • Example 5

    Job Description for IT Network Engineer

    Job Position/ Title: IT Network Engineer

    Location: Bangalore Position Type: Permanent

    Experience: 1+ years Qualification: Any Graduate

    Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Establish the networking environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation and defining, documenting and enforcing system standards.
  • Design and implement new solutions and improve resilience of the current environment.
  • Maximize network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades and collaborating with network architects on network optimization.
  • Undertake data network fault investigations in local and wide area environments using information from multiple sources.
  • Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, and defining and monitoring access.
  • Support and administer firewall environments in line with IT security policy.
  • Upgrade data network equipment to the latest stable firmware releases.
  • Configure routing and switching equipment, hosted IP voice services and firewalls.
  • Provide remote support to on-site engineers and end users/customers during installation.
  • Provide remote troubleshooting and fault finding if issues occur upon initial installation.
  • Undertake capacity management and audit of IP addressing and hosted devices within data centers.
  • Liaise with project management teams, third-line engineers and service desk engineers on a regular basis.
  • Speak to customers via email and phone for initial requirement capture.
  • An analytical mind.
  • An ability to learn new technologies quickly.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Strong documentation skills.
  • Fair command over spoken & written English.

    Skills required:
  • EPBX.
  • ILL and broadband connections.

  • Managing Office 365 globally.
  • Monthly Patch management and update status.
  • Access controller logs.
  • McAfee antivirus logs and health status.
  • Active directory Monitoring.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
  • Health insurance
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, Bengaluru - 560103, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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    • Network Administrator job summary

    A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.

    Example of a Network Administrator job summary

    We are looking for a Network Administrator who can plan the future growth and expansion of our computer network. The Network Administrator will be responsible for maintaining our current systems and keeping our IT support staff updated on the latest tools and processes. The ideal candidate for this position is certified to work with Cisco networking equipment, and is well-versed in Windows-based cloud computing solutions. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience at the enterprise networking level, and can also work well with legacy systems.

    Network Administrator responsibilities and duties

    The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.

    • Work closely with departmental managers to determine future network needs and plan for network changes
    • Develop methods and tools to be used to test and implement new LAN/WAN equipment
    • Create projects that are designed to either add functionality required by the company or to address ongoing network failure issues
    • Engage in regular network troubleshooting activities and resolve network connectivity issues
    • Analyze the current network structure and submit quarterly comprehensive reports to executive team on how to make the network more efficient

    Network Administrator qualifications and skills

    Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

    • Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field required (Master’s degree preferred)
    • 2+ years’ successful network troubleshooting experience
    • Must be able to complete complex projects with minimal to no supervision
    • Proven experience managing a large and complex network
    • Effective problem-solving skills
    • Strong safety record and a history of establishing safe work practices
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