IT Infrastructure & Security Engineer
Key Responsibilities
1. IT Infrastructure & Network Management
Manage day-to-day operations for on-premises and cloud-based virtual servers.
Maintain and optimize network connectivity across a main headquarters and multiple branch locations, including VPN setups.
Coordinate and troubleshoot WAN connections (leased lines).
2. Server Administration & Virtualization
Oversee physical servers and associated virtual machines.
Perform routine maintenance, patches, backups, and resource optimization (CPU, memory, storage).
Collaborate with vendor teams for upgrades or migrations.
3. Application Support & Coordination
Coordinate with external vendors to resolve performance or application issues.
Ensure all published applications in the data center are running optimally and securely.
4. Cybersecurity & Compliance
Manage and configure firewalls and security solutions for proactive threat protection.
Apply security best practices, perform regular vulnerability assessments, and respond to security incidents.
5. Monitoring & Performance Management
Implement and manage monitoring tools (as required) for system performance, availability, and security.
Diagnose and resolve network/internet performance issues.
Continuously optimize IT resources for cost efficiency and high availability.
6. Documentation & Reporting
Maintain detailed documentation of network architecture, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
Provide regular reports on system health, compliance checks, and incident resolutions to IT management.
Liaise with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure transparent communication and timely escalations.
Qualifications & Skills
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, firewall vendor certifications, Microsoft Azure, or VMware VCP are highly desirable.
Technical Expertise
3+ years of experience in network administration, system administration, or IT infrastructure roles.
Hands-on experience with firewall configuration and network security.
Proficiency in Windows Server administration, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
Solid understanding of VPN technologies, WAN optimization, and multi-site connectivity.
Familiarity with enterprise application support and Oracle environments.
Cloud & Virtualization
Experience managing cloud-based virtual machines (private cloud or data center solutions).
Knowledge of best practices for cloud security, networking, and resource optimization.
Security & Compliance
Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and relevant compliance standards.
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to
[email protected], subject SYSADMIN012025