20 Job Positions of Network Specialist at RWANDA INFORMATION SOCIETY AUTHORITY (RISA): Deadline: Apr 24, 2023.
Job Description
The Network Specialist is responsible to maintain reliable, secure and efficient data communications networks in the Sector (Ministry, Lead Institution, Affiliated institutions), specifically:
• Establish network specifications, designs, implement, configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS).
• Perform network maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Conduct network upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations.
• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability,
• Monitor network resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning.
• To be able to understand software defined Architecture with hyper converged Infrastructure
• Design and set standards for different government institution on Network (WAN/LAN).
• Provide Level 2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team. Document and keep records
• Prepare and conduct end-user trainings on utilizing the network safely
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for network enhancements and problem resolution.
Minimum Qualifications
- Advanced diploma in Computer Science3 Years of relevant experience
- Advanced diploma in Computer Engineering3 Years of relevant experience
- Advanced diploma in Information and Communication Technology3 Years of relevant experience
- Advanced diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering3 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science3 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering3 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology3 Years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering3 Years of relevant experience
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science1 Year of relevant experience
- Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering1 Year of relevant experience
- Master’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology1 Year of relevant experience
- Master’s Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
- Integrity
- Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
- Inclusiveness
- Accountability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Client/citizen focus
- Professionalism
- Commitment to continuous learning
- – Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewalls, routers, switches, controllers
- – Knowledge of general-purpose scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, and Perl, which are the most popular for enterprise-grade networks
- – Knowledge of the principles, methods of IT project planning, monitoring, and evaluation
- Resource management skills
- Problem solving skills
- Decision making skills
- Time management skills
- Risk management skills
- Results oriented
- Digital literacy skills
- Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
- Knowledge and understanding of the Rwanda IT Sector
- – Familiar with different types of networks and architectures (including WAN, LAN, WLAN, DNS, Firewalls, Network Security, MPLS, VoIP) and how they can be integrated into an existing system
- Analytical skills;
- Having experience in Computer Networks Administration. Having Certifications in A++, N++, MCITP, MCSA, MCSE, CCNA, CNNP, CCIE is an added advantage
- Understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware
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