NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR I - CITO
Full-time
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Job Apply : 4
Job Salary Range
$ GOB Pay Scale 21 - Fixed Per Year
Gender
Does not matter
Managerial Level
Non-Management
Job Category
Other Technical
Minimum Experience
3 Year
Degree Title
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field
Overview
Department :
Headquarters
Sub Category :
Job Type :
Full-time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
1. PLAN and coordinate installation of in-house and remote network hardware and software across the organization's network.
2. DESIGN and implement short and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements.
3. IMPLEMENT established network policies, procedures, and training plans for network resource administration and use.
4. IMPLEMENT methodologies for testing network performance and provide performance metrics and reports to inform decision-making.
5. MANAGE and ensure optimal operation of all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, UPSs, and standby generators
6. MANAGE and ensure the effectiveness of network security solutions on premises and in the cloud
7. RESEARCH and recommend network products, services, protocols, and standards to guide network procurement, development, and implementation activities.
8. ASSIST in negotiations with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.
9. ASSESS and/or administer all network equipment, including performing related hardware and software upgrades when necessary.
10. IMPLEMENT approved test plans to ensure network recoverability in the event of network loss, ensuring built-in network redundancy to support business continuity and disaster recovery.
11. ESTABLISH and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the section head, top management, and end users regarding pertinent network activities.
12. PRACTICE network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation.
13. DEFINE and document network infrastructure and configurations.
14. ENSURING that the IT infrastructure and applications supported are available 24/7.
15. MONITORING security threats.
Reporting Responsibility :
The Network Administrator I will report to the Lead Network Administrator
Accountable for :
Employment Type :
Permanent Establish
Required Travel :
Not required
Comments :
WORK CONDITIONS: (physical demands, job hazards, pressures)
1. Available to work on weekends and holidays as required
2. Flexible working hours
Posted :
2026-04-23
Requirements
Minimum Education :
Bachelors Degree
Managerial Level :
Non-Management
Status
No of Jobs :
1
Start Publishing :
2026-04-23
Stop Publishing :
2026-05-08
Basic Purpose of Position
Responsible for the end-to-end administration and support of the organization's network environment, including network services supporting servers and desktop systems, communications hardware/software, and associated office systems.
Conditions of Service
The Conditions of Service will be in accordance with the Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014, Financial and Store Orders, Finance and Audit (Reform) Act and any other instructions issued from time to time.
Qualifications/Experience
Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field with 3-5 years of relevant network administration experience.
Experience:
1. Demonstrable experience managing and configuring enterprise-wide LANs, WANs, Enterprise wireless networks, VPNs, etc. 0
2. Demonstrable experience in QoS requirements for isochronous and asynchronous applications III. Demonstrable knowledge of the OSI Model
3. Layer 2 label-switching (MPSL), SDWAN, BGP would be an asset
4. Supervising capabilities would be a plus.
Competencies/Skills
1. Extensive knowledge of legacy and current technologies in information systems.
2. Exceptional technical knowledge of computer networks and innovations in the related field.
3. Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting networking equipment.
4. Excellent knowledge of networking topologies, protocols and standards and telecommunication principles, used for improving network deployment, administration, and security.
5. Experience and knowledge of installing structured network cabling and patching according to ANSI/TIA standards.
6. Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
7. Good understanding of the department's goals and objectives.
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Application ends in 2026-05-08
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