Network Architect at Britam

Job Purpose:

Maintains data network systems across the enterprise. These include the support and maintenance of all local and wide area network connections, fixed-line voice networks, associated hardware, software, and communication infrastructure

Key responsibilities

• Ensure that all IT Network Infrastructure and related applications are designed, implemented, and managed to meet the business’ requirements.
• Maintenance and administration of the network infrastructure and related applications
• Ensure adequate monitoring systems that provide timely, accurate, real-time, and historical data on performance and other critical parameters
• Maintenance and administration of the network infrastructure and related applications
• Ensure enforcement of all security measures within the LAN and WAN infrastructure
• Administering LAN/WAN security, antivirus, and spam control measures
• Enforcement of all network policies and procedures
• Proactively manage the LAN/WAN network and enforce strong recovery policies to ensure 99.99% availability. 
• Providing reports regarding network system performance, utilization and compliance
• Troubleshooting network architecture and making recommendations for system fixes and enhancements

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

• Degree in science/Engineering/Computer Science
• Networking Certification -  Cisco/Microsoft/Novell
• ITIL intermediate
• 4-6  years’ experience in a 24x7 service provider environment