The Network Administrator assists in the day-to day administration and maintenance of the group’s IT network, including all hardware and software systems, assists in running IT support and disaster planning. (S)he will assist in the organization, installation, and maintenance the RPS Group’s computer hardware, software and networks to meet desired group operations and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Network administration (including backup, security management, user account management, e-mail systems such as e-mail web server, internet access, office systems and applications support).
• Supports server, network and desktop hardware, software and applications.
• Rolls out hardware and software to ensure optimal deployment of resources.
• Plans, implements, and supports the network and computing infrastructure plan.
• Assists to manage small to medium sized projects according to budgets and schedules.
• Ensuring that the Local Area Networks of Rhodes Park Schools Group campuses is maintained
• Performs hardware and software maintenance, VPN Support
• Configuration of end devices with network settings, Router configuration and monitoring
• Troubleshoot all software end-user problems and provide support
• Ensure that IT assets are well secured and documented by keeping complete Asset Register.
• Assist to plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP)

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

Preferred Professional Qualifications

• Holder of at least a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science.
• Member of Information Communication Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ)

Knowledge / Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience
• Goal oriented towards high performance and results, and embrace work dynamism and flexibility.
• Ability to work across the organization in all business segments, identify and drive continuous process change and improvement
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality concerning Company information.