Network Engineer at Takoradi Technical University

• Takoradi Technical University invites applications from suitable qualified candidates for appointment as Network Engineer.

Job Summary

•  Network engineer will be responsible for building and maintaining the day-to-day operation of computer networks that the University relies on.
•  These networks typically include an intranet, extranet, local area network (LAN), and wide area network (WAN).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Monitoring network engineering performance and ensure system availability and reliability
• Configuring and installing various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, local balancers, VPN, QoS)
•  Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environment including systems software applications software, hardware and configurations
•  Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required
•  Protecting data, software and hardware by coordinating, planning and implementing network security measures.
•  Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software and other network and system problems.
•  Replacing faulty network hardware components when required
•  Maintaining, configuring and monitoring virus protection software and email applications
•  Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made.
•  Conferring with network users about solving existing system problem.
•  Operating master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systems.
•  Coordinating computer network access and use
•  Designing, configuring and testing networking software, computer hardware and operating system software.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Bachelor degree in Information Technology related field of study with a network engineering focus.
•  Possess M.Phil. in Information Technology
•  Certificate in CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) and CCNP (CISCO Certified Network Professional).
•  Have a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience in the IT industry
•  Knowledge of application, transport and network infrastructure protocols.