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TERM: 

Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

e-Governance Infrastructure Implementation Agency is looking for a System and Network Administrator. The role is to plan, direct, and coordinate the design, installation, and connectivity of computer systems and network infrastructure to ensure the stable operation of the organization’s IT assets. This includes configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all new and existing network hardware, software, and communication links. This role is also responsible for telephone, data center, security systems and other electronic infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements;
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use;
- Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory, life cycle management and related documentation;
- Establish service level agreements with end users;
- Provide “ownership” of problem thru final resolution;
- Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote hardware and software across the organization’s network;
- Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts;
- Assess, approve, and administer all equipment, hardware, and software upgrades;
- Manage and ensure effectiveness of servers, including e-mail, print, and backup servers, and
their associated operating systems and software. Responsible for on-site and off-site data
centers.
- Manage and ensure optimal operation of all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, hubs, UPSs, and so on;
- Manage and ensure effectiveness of security solutions, including firewalls, anti-virus solutions, and monitoring systems (intrusion detection systems is a plus);
- Test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining network infrastructure;
- Test server performance and provide network performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining server infrastructure;
- Oversee the administration of user accounts, permissions, and access rights in AD;
- Direct and administrate a contingent of network analysts and technicians, and where necessary, conduct performance reviews and corrective action;
- Provide guidance to junior members of the team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Four-year university degree or college diploma, preferably in the field of Computer Science or other related academic fields;
- 5 years of experience managing and configuring enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, WLANs, VPNs, BGP, etc.;
- Exceptional knowledge of service and application delivery, as well as successful service level agreement accomplishments;
- 2 years successful leadership of an infrastructure team;
- Excellent knowledge of current protocols and standards, including Active Directory, Group Policies, Core Switching/ Routing, SSL/IPSec, SAN, Virtualization, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery;
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware such as servers, routers, bridges, switches, hubs, modems, network interface cards, and so on;
- Knowledge and understanding of system flow charts, data processing concepts, and telecommunications principles;
- Experience installing network cabling and telephony systems;
- Familiar with Thin Client based Server-Client systems;
- Good knowledge of Windows Server family, Linux based OS;
- Demonstrated leadership and personnel management skills;
- Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives;
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
- Ability to perform general mathematical calculations for the purpose of creating needs assessments, budgets, and forecasting;
- Ability to conduct research into networking issues and products as required;
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations;
- Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language;
- Highly self-motivated and directed individual;
- Keen attention to detail;
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities;
- Strong customer service orientation;
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment;
- Knowledge of Armenian, English and Russian languages.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Qualified and interested candidates are welcome to apply online via careercenter.am or send their Curricula Vitae in English or Armenian language and a Motivation Letter to: **@*****.** , mentioning the position title ("System and Network Administrator") in the subject line of the e-mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. In case of questions please contact 060464501(503).

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.