Zain Africa Jobs

Zain one of the leading telecommunications provider in Africa is recruiting for the under listed job vacancies:

ZAIN1409 - Network Analyst
Business Unit: Zain Sierra Leone Division: Information Technology

Location: Sierra Leone - Freetown Closing Date: 01-Apr-2010

Basic Purpose:
To provide technical expertise in the field of networking. This involves planning, analysing, recommending, installing, securing and supporting of the company central computer systems and network including all the associated hardware and software, routers, switches, firewalls, servers data and voice communication. Provide assistance on escalated problems from IT, systems and Network Administration on Systems and Network issues as well as maintaining the data centre for uptime, availability, security and capacity in all IT systems.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Advises on the communication requirements of installed and planned networked information systems.

* Reviews with users, vendors network traffic and the performance and quality of service provided by network

* Installs, configures and upgrades the internal network for effective use.

* Liaise with other departments to deliver cross team projects and harmonized IT operations

* Reports on statistic on the quality and usage of the network

* Project co-ordination and management of projects and tasks as assigned.

* Provides and maintain documentation of entire network infrastructure

* Custodian of the Data Centre.
Competencies & Qualifications:

Strong Analytic thinking

Ability to design and optimize mid to large scale networks

VOIP technology

Woking knowledge of various networking topology and technology.
{2010 Scholarships}

Strong knowledge of Server and back end office systems.
Good communication skills

Inter-personal skills

CCNA, CCNP, MCSA, MCSE
Note: you will be required to attach the following:

1. Resume/CV

Apply now!




ZAIN1408 - Network Administrator
Business Unit: Zain Sierra Leone Division: Information Technology

Location: Sierra Leone - Freetown Closing Date: 01-Apr-2010

Basic Purpose:

The position exist to develop and maintain all the network services provide technical support so as to ensure continuous quality services and minimum down time, thereby allowing for business continuity.

Main Responsibility:
* Direct without reference to immediate supervision

* Network monitoring and supervision

* Link management

* Network performance and error reporting.

* Daily optimization of the systems and network infrastructure.

* Implementation of fail over solutions in line with disaster recovery procedures.

* System configuration changes.

* System policy changes

* Changes that will affect the security of our systems.
Competencies:

* Business awareness

* Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills

* Excellent planning skills

* High personal standards and goal oriented

* Excellent interpersonal skills

* Excellent and effective communications skills, both orally and in writing

Qualifications:

* Degree in electrical Engineering, computer science, math physics.

* 2 years experience in an active multi leveled network environment as network administrator.

{Scholarship Opportunities}

Any specific job related training ,including computer skills ,or hands on experience required

* Formal professional training or work experience in network administration in various operating environments. Certification in CCNA, CCNP, MCSE and UNIX.

* Knowledge of wireless technology and proficiency in a wide range of networking LAN/WAN products and technologies.

* Strong working knowledge of security policy design and implementation.

* Working knowledge of programming languages. preferably low level languages.
Other Information:

Note: you will be required to attach the following:

1. Resume/CV
Apply now!