JOB SUMMARY
ZIMSEC employs the Network and Hardware analyst to optimize ICT network operations. His/her duties include analyzing network requirements, designing and setting up secure computer networks in one or across multiple locations, and configuring computer hardware and software for optimal network communication ensuring maximum uptime for systems.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Works closely and complements the work of other supporting functions in the division to provide relevant network and hardware infrastructure for solutions developed in-house.
- Plans, designs, and coordinates the network configuration and deployment of functional data networks, and new server equipment, including virtual machines.
- Change management as part of a transition to modified and new systems, services, and solutions; this includes quality assurance and acceptance testing aspects;
- Configures appropriate routing tables and routing protocols, network interfaces, and wide area network connections for routers (Firewalls, CISCO routers and switches).
- Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware,
- Provide expert advice and educate employees on important data compliance requirements
- Draft new and amend existing internal data protection policies, guidelines, and procedures, in consultation with key stakeholders
- Conduct audits to ensure compliance and to address potential issue
- Performing of any other functions as may be assigned by the Director ICTESD
- Disaster recovery implementation to ensure business continuity.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Degree in IT/ Computer Science or equivalent
- Professional certification, CISCO/ VMWare
- Good knowledge of LAN/WAN networks, TCP/IP protocols and network technologies
- Three (3) years job-related experience in a network analyst or related position configuring and managing security and performance of wide and local area networks; troubleshooting and resolving network performance problems.
- Corresponding experience in network security systems implementations.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES
- Techno – savvy
- Organizational savvy
- Analytical skills –expertise in identifying problems with existing systems and upgrade them with new and more efficient ones
- Must have extensive knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, systems, and technologies to be successful. (Linux Operating system, Microsoft systems, IOS systems, CISCO switches, routers and firewalls))
- Project Management skills
- Good oral and written communication skills and management reporting
Interested and qualified persons should submit single PDF file comprising application, curriculum vitae, educational and professional qualifications. The CVs should have contact telephone numbers and names of at least three (3) referees. Applications should be done online on the link HERE. Applications should be received not later than 13 September 2024.
Applications should be addressed to:
Human Capital Director.
Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC)
Head Office Examination Centre
Upper East Road, Mount Pleasant
P.O. BOX CY1464, Causeway
Harare
NB. ZIMSEC recruitment policy does not require any prospective job seekers to make payment to the Council or any of its employees as a way of securing employment.
ZIMSEC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnical backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED