University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Network Administrator (on Contract) Required at Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC)

Network Administrator (on Contract) Required at Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC)

The Network Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing the campus network infrastructure, ensuring that all network systems function efficiently and securely. Below is a breakdown of the essential skills and experience required for this role:

Qualifications:

  • First Class or a minimum 3.0 CGPA in a 4-Year BS in IT, Telecom, Electronics, Computer Science, or a relevant degree.


Required Experience:

  • 3-5 years of experience in managing campus networks.


Key Skills for a Network Administrator:

  1. Advanced Networking Knowledge:

    • In-depth understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, FTP, and HTTP/S.
    • Proficiency in managing LAN, WAN, VLAN, Inter-VLAN Routing, VPN, and wireless networks.
    • Experience in configuring, deploying, and maintaining networking equipment, including Cisco routers, L2/L3 switches, Nexus 9K, Cisco ASA firewalls, load balancers, PFSense, and MikroTik.
    • Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues and perform network upgrades.
  2. Operating Systems & Servers:
    • Expertise in administering network systems across various platforms, including Windows Server, Linux/Unix, and macOS.
    • Experience in setting up and managing Active Directory (AD), DNS servers, and file servers.
  3. Network Security:
    • Strong understanding of network security principles, with experience in firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, antivirus software, and network access controls (NAC).
    • Familiarity with tools for detecting and mitigating cybersecurity threats such as DDoS attacks, phishing, and malware.
  4. Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
    • Proficient in using network monitoring and diagnostic tools like Wireshark, SolarWinds, Nagios, and MRTG/PRTG/CACTI to ensure network performance and security.
    • Skilled in identifying and resolving network bottlenecks, slowdowns, and outages.
  5. Virtualization:
    • Experience with virtualized network environments such as VMware.
  6. Disaster Recovery and Backup Solutions:
    • Experience in implementing and managing disaster recovery (DR) plans, including network redundancy, failover, and backup strategies.
  7. Network Design and Implementation:
    • Ability to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance network solutions.
    • Experience in capacity planning to ensure networks can accommodate growth without performance degradation.
  8. Documentation and Reporting:
    • Excellent documentation skills to maintain records of network configurations, system logs, and changes made to the infrastructure.
    • Ability to generate reports on network performance, downtime, and security incidents.
  9. Certifications (optional):
    • Cisco CCNA certification is preferred.
  10. Soft Skills:
    • Strong communication skills for interaction with management, IT teams, and non-technical employees.
    • Effective problem-solving skills to quickly resolve critical network issues under pressure.

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about network technologies then submit your application on the prescribed application form at the Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC), Hi-Tech Laboratory Building 1st floor, University of Sindh, Jamshoro latest by Thursday, 10th October 2024 along with copies of the following documents.


  1. Resume
  2. CNIC
  3. Graduation Transcript and Degree or Certificate
  4. Experience letters
  5. Two passport-size color photographs


    6. Dr. Kamran Dahri
    Additional Director, ITSC
    University of Sindh, Jamshoro
    Email: director.itsc@usindh.edu.pk

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