Network and Server Administrator  

For a startup e-commerce/social commerce marketing company.

Job Summary

• The Network and Server Administrator is responsible for the configuration, optimization, security, and maintenance of the overall computer network and server of a startup e-Commerce/Social Commerce marketing company.
• He/She shall ensure that all applications are operating smoothly and efficiently through the proper maintenance of software updates, regular monitoring of network activity, and detailed auditing of server security.

Duties and Responsibilities

NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE

• Creates, deploys, and maintains processes and procedures to ensure networks, external connections, and associated systems are safe, secure, and available 24/7.
• Participates in the planning, designing, installing, and configuration of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).
• Manages continuous process improvement of all network and network security-related initiatives.

SERVER ADMINISTRATION

• Maintains computer infrastructures related to the company’s data network, operating system (OS), patch management, system security, and server network configuration.

TESTING

• Diagnoses and resolves LAN/WAN problems.

DOCUMENTATION

• Creates and updates necessary documentation.
• Creates status report.

OTHER IT SUPPORT SERVICES FUNCTIONS

• Involved in the procurement of new hardware, the roll out of new software, ensuring that licenses are paid for and up to date for software that needs it, maintaining the standards for software installations and applications, and monitoring the performance of the network.
• Liaises with users and provides technical consultancy services relating to applications, systems software, database, or network development.
• Provides knowledge transfer to end user regarding the use of the system and other applications.
• Knows and follows the company’s standards, policies, and computer usage policies.
• Observes and reports any violations to the company’s computer usage policies.
• Installs and configures company-approved computer peripherals, i.e. printers, scanners, photocopier, etc.
• Diagnoses and repairs defective computers and other IT-related peripherals.
• Monitors the help desk system and immediately attends to the assigned trouble tickets or tasks.
• Provides first-line support services for all laptops/PCs technical problems.
• Installs, assembles, configures, and deploys new laptops/PCs.
• Coordinates the pull-out and deployment of laptops/PCs.
• Performs other tasks that may be assigned from by management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software/Telecommunications/Electronics Engineering, or other related courses
• Equivalent experience to a Bachelor’s Degree based on three (3) years of work experience for every one year of education

Knowledge:

• 4+ years professional experience in network and server administration
• Proficiency in Windows server systems administration and maintenance
• Experience in the areas of wireless network (point-to-point and point-to-multipoint), LAN/WAN administration and security, and network hardware maintenance and support
• Preferably familiar with basic cloud computing concepts, web application, virtualization/server and SAN Management

Networking Skills:

• Proper understanding of all types of hardware including routers, switches, wires, and other essential equipment
• Knowledge of IP addressing and some common networking protocols like IPv4 and IPv6
• Knowledge of the common operating systems such as Windows (XP, Vista, and Windows 7), Linux, and MAC OS
• Knowledge of various Networking Services such as directories, files, distributed applications, email, HTTP, FTP, DNS, and some other common services
• Knowledge of security maintenance using encryption, firewalls, IDS, anti-virus, anti-spam, etc.
• Knowledge of ISP/Communication Providers and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

Technical Skills:

• Troubleshooting
• Knowledge of databases and database servers like MySQL and SQL Server
• Knowledge of Windows servers
• Basic knowledge of scripting languages like Python, Pearl, and PHP
• Project management and documentation skills

Attitude:

• Ability to learn and adapt in a startup environment
• Hungry to learn
• An amazing team player who can work with various cross-functional teams with a collaborative attitude
• Keen to details
• Strong desire to deliver excellent and quality work output

Willing to work in General Trias, Cavite