Graduate Network Administrator

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Cutting-edge tech

Learning & development

Remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Graduate Network Administrator role in a fully remote setup. You will support and maintain our network infrastructure, contributing to reliability, security, and performance for a distributed workforce.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from a modern tech environment and to grow in cybersecurity and cloud-enabled networks. Ideal candidates hold a IT-related degree, solid fundamentals in TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP, and are eager to develop remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field
• Foundational knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP
• Experience with network monitoring tools is a plus
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Excellent remote communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software.
• Implement and enforce network security policies and procedures.
• Assist in managing user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
• Respond to IT support requests related to network and system issues.

Skills

Remote communication

Problem solving

Networking concepts

TCP/IP/DNS/DHCP

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS or related

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering tech company with a global reach, is seeking motivated Graduate Network Administrators for a fully remote opportunity. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about network infrastructure and cybersecurity, eager to learn and grow in a dynamic, virtual environment. You will be responsible for supporting and maintaining network systems, ensuring seamless connectivity and security for our distributed workforce. This is a unique chance to gain experience in managing robust network operations from anywhere, contributing to the reliability and performance of our IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software components.
• Implement and enforce network security policies and procedures.
• Assist in managing user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
• Respond to IT support requests related to network and system issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
• Experience with network monitoring tools is a plus.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Excellent remote communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge network technologies and cloud solutions.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities in network administration .
• A supportive and inclusive remote team culture that values collaboration and innovation.