{"id":72288,"date":"2022-06-22T09:08:48","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T13:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carilec.org\/?post_type=job_listing&p=72288"},"modified":"2022-06-29T00:37:37","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T04:37:37","slug":"gpl-network-administrator-information-technology-division-sophia","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/carilec.org\/?post_type=job_listing&p=72288","title":{"rendered":"GPL – Network Administrator \u2013 Information Technology Division \u2013 SOPHIA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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JOB DESCRIPTION\/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/h3>\n
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The Guyana Power & Light Inc. invites applications from interested candidates with the requisite qualifications and experience to fill the vacant position of\u00a0Network Administrator \u2013 Information Technology Division \u2013 Sophia.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under the direction of the, Infrastructure Manager \u2013 IT, the incumbent will be responsible for planning, managing and improving the Guyana Power & Light (GPL) WAN,\u00a0 to deliver swift, secure, reliable and resilient business services to\u00a0IT Division\u2019s customers<\/u>, i.e. GPL staff and other defined users.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Key Responsibility Areas<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Develop data-driven plans, and communicate those plans, for the Wide Area network (WAN) and related services including cloud computing\/ storage to achieve outcomes identified in Divisional and Company Strategic Plans.<\/li>\n
  2. Plan, monitor and adapt network architecture in a strategic manner to deliver the user experience and security desired by the company \u2013 secure the WAN from cyber threats, including intrusion and data theft.<\/li>\n
  3. Design, install\/ configure, monitor, analyse, troubleshoot, administer, maintain and secure the WAN, and prepare for disaster response.<\/li>\n
  4. Prepare budget proposals for implementation of plans and maintenance of the WAN<\/li>\n
  5. Plan purchases, with consideration of outcomes, and ensure sufficient inventory of network equipment\/ appliances (e.g. Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Wireless PTP and APs), and accessories (e.g. CAT5\/6 cables, RJ connectors, patch cables SFP modules, etc.).<\/li>\n
  6. Ensure that documentation pertinent to the company\u2019s WAN is prepared and updated, and related timely working guidance is routinely provided to appropriate Divisional staff.<\/li>\n
  7. Provide technical support to business units on network related issues.<\/li>\n
  8. Implement a system of holding credentials for important WAN infrastructure and external services in escrow.<\/li>\n
  9. Ensure that systems of monitoring and securing the Wide Area Network (WAN) are implemented and fully used, including devices and software e.g. Firewalls, PRTG, Wazuh SIEM and Antivirus.<\/li>\n
  10. Implement and proactively report on outcomes of planned actions<\/li>\n
  11. Implement and manage a verifiable system of least-privilege access management for staff and contractors, with prompt access-removal and reporting following movement of staff, resignation of staff, conclusion of contract, etc.<\/li>\n
  12. Monitor and report on usage of parts of the Wide Area Network (WAN), and improve network performance by analyzing routing, throughput and collisions, etc..<\/li>\n
  13. Implement a high level of customer service to GPL and other defined users, aided by thorough asset management.<\/li>\n
  14. Implement and use a system of promptly communicating with customers, via fallback\/ redundant channels, to provide warnings, current advisories and situation updates when warranted by changes in the status or performance of the computing infrastructure.<\/li>\n
  15. Implement or assist with the implementation of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices for IT Service Management, and CIS Controls and Benchmarks for cybersecurity.<\/li>\n
  16. Research and recommend innovative, cost-effective, and where possible automated approaches for managing and securing GPL\u2019s WAN and delivering services.<\/li>\n
  17. Undertake and support change management initiatives to effect a view of staff\/ other departments as customers, with departmental work viewed as customer service<\/li>\n
  18. Perform other duties that may be assigned to you within the scope of your employment, from an Authorized Officer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    COMPETENCY PROFILE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Knowledge of computer network troubleshooting and problem analysis and resolution skills<\/li>\n
    • Knowledge of DHCP, DNS and other protocol and standards<\/li>\n
    • Understanding of IT Security<\/li>\n
    • Familiarity with LAN, WAN and Net Devices<\/li>\n
    • Written and Verbal Communication<\/li>\n
    • Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE<\/h3>\n
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      Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure with infrastructure design, routing and switching or its equivalent with at least five (5) years\u2019 relevant experience.<\/p>\n

      OR<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise with infrastructure design, routing and switching or its equivalent with at least (8) eight years\u2019 relevant experience.<\/p>\n

      OR<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Degree in Computer Science from the University of Guyana or a related discipline would be an asset. Certification\/ demonstrable portfolio of experience in related information technology\/ computer science areas e.g. Linux Administration, Cloud or Cybersecurity, would be an asset with at least (8) eight years\u2019 relevant experience<\/p>\n

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      HOW TO APPLY<\/h3>\n
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      Applications should be submitted to reach the\u00a0Human Resources Services Manager, Guyana Power & Light Inc., 257\/259 Middle Street<\/strong>\u00a0Georgetown or email recruitment@gplinc.com not later than Tuesday, June 28, 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3051,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Guyana","_application":"https:\/\/gplinc.com\/vacancy\/infrastructure-network-administrator-information-technology-division-sophia\/","_company_name":"Guyana Power & Light","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.gplinc.com","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[],"job-types":[78],"class_list":{"0":"post-72288","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","7":"job-type-full-time"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carilec.org\/api\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/72288","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carilec.org\/api\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carilec.org\/api\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carilec.org\/api\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carilec.org\/api\/wp\/v2\/media\/3051"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carilec.org\/api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72288"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carilec.org\/api\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=72288"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carilec.org\/api\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=72288"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}