Network Administrator

Tasks

Ensures operations of the network, including telecommunication and/or computer infrastructure to meet the organisation’s communication needs.

• Operates network components.

• Investigate, diagnose and solve network problems.

• Ensure communication performance, recovery, and security needs meet agreed service agreement standards.

• Use network management system tools to determine network load and model performance statistics.

• Monitor network to identify and address traffic bottlenecks.

• Install and upgrades network components and network monitoring solutions.

• Test upgrades.

Knowledge and skills

Expert in Palo Alto and F5

Solid Cisco Experience

• Knowledge of networks, network administration and communication protocols (WAN, (W)LAN, VLAN)

• Knowledge in network security, VPN implementation and cypher techniques

• Operating network devices and services, e.g. routers, switches, load balancers, accelerators and firewalls, crypto communication devices

• Knowledge of network monitoring tools

Technical certifications (at least one)

• CCDP/CCNP, CCNA, CCDE/CCIE, CCAr or relevant certifications of F5, Juniper, Palo Alto;

• BIG-IP certified administrator

• BIG-IP LTM Specialist: Maintain and Troubleshoot

• BIG-IP LTM Specialist: Architect, Set up, Deploy

• SANS certification related to Network Security