IT-Network and System Administrator Full Time NEW

Tasks

• Administration of the computer systems and the servers
• Plan, Install, configure and maintain the school’s network infrastructure and internal servers
• Define network policies, procedures and guidelines for enhanced network security and performance
• Rectification of system failures: Emergency service (within a maximum of 24 hours)
• Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnose and resolve hardware or software errors
• Setting up automation and monitoring tools, e.g. network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, and latency) and testing for vulnerabilities
• Overseeing users’ access and permissions and implementing security measures to prevent unauthorized access
• Planning and executing necessary system upgrades and repairs
• Ensure network security and connectivity including firewall configuration
• Hardware and software planning and procurement; installation and configuration of hardware and software components
• Creation of a data backup concept (planning of backup strategies, monitoring of regular backup of programs and data inventories, distribution of access rights to resources (directories, printers, Internet access); monitoring and execution of data backup work (regular checking of programs and data inventories for software manipulation (e.g. viruses)
• Identifying user needs and system gaps and procurement planning of respective hardware and software components; local and international
• Planning and implementation of regular audits (internal and external)
• Instruction of and cooperation with the IT support
• Training of staff in using the in-house IT system
• Tracking and management of external contractors

Benefits

• Appropriate payment on an hourly basis according to qualifications and professional experience, attractive working conditions in a motivated team in an international environment

• 1-year contract with the possibility of extension

• Family friendly working conditions

Start of work: Next possible date

Scope of work: IT-Network and System Administrator

• Completed training or studies in the field of computer science, information technology or another related field
• At least 5 years of proven professional experience in IT network and system administration
• Knowledge of Office 365 and OneDrive configuration and security setup
• Scripting Languages skill is required
• Network and System administration certifications e.g. Microsoft Certified, CCNA are of benefits
• Proactive and thorough way of working
• Very good knowledge of English, knowledge of German and/or Amharic is an advantage