Network Engineer Job in Ethiopia by Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) - 2015

Vacancy Announcement
ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY

 
Position:                              Network Engineer  
Term of Employment:          Fixed Term
Duty Station(s):                    Addis Ababa
Required Number:               One
Salary & Benefits:                Competitive
Application Deadline:          April 10, 2015
 

BACKGROUND:

The Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) has been established by the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to identify and address systemic bottlenecks to Ethiopia’s agricultural development. The Agency does this through problem-solving, implementation support, and capacity building of stakeholders involved in implementation of interventions that address the systemic bottlenecks. The Agency reports to a Transformation Council chaired by the Prime Minister and whose co-chair is the Minister of Agriculture. 
The programmatic focus of the Agency responds to a core set of needs identified by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Transformation Council. Within the Agency, issues are divided into three different verticals; Systems which includes seeds, soil health and fertility management, cooperatives, input/output markets and extension/research; high priority Value Chains including tef, wheat, maize, pulses and oilseeds, and livestock; and Cross Cutting Initiatives that include technology access and adoption, gender mainstreaming, climate adaptation and environmental sustainability, and monitoring and evaluation. Across these programs, the ATA engages public, private and non-governmental stakeholders to support strategic planning, manage and strengthen implementation capacity and test innovative models. The ATA will be financed by the GoE and a range of development partners.
 
Our Culture
We have an exceptional team of employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results.  Our culture is one where talented individuals are committed to doing their best and work together to achieve excellent results. 
At ATA, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector.  We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training.  We recognize our most valuable assets are our people and are committed to providing our employees with the tools and training necessary to achieve their career goals. 
 
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Network Engineer is responsible for ensuring installation, support and maintenance of new server hardware and software infrastructure.  The Network Engineer will perform a wide variety of evaluation, maintenance, installation and training tasks to ensure the computer network performance meets company and user satisfaction. In addition, the Network Engineer will be responsible for providing information and recommendations regarding network configurations and installations.
The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, including working knowledge of network management protocols, networking architecture, authentication practices and security administration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Design, setup and configure complex switching environmentsDesign, setup and configure complex wireless networking that supports open or secured access and the ability to support voice and video applicationsMaintain a thorough understanding of Local Area NetworkingAssist in the design of multi-server environments including IP address schemes, DNS, WINS, Ether-Channel (Bonding), etc.Configure and install client and server network software for upgrading and maintaining network and telecommunication systems.Maintain a thorough understanding of the basics behind the Internet and its workings (DNS, Security, IP Routing, HTTP, VPN, Email Routing, SPAM, etc.)Configure and setup Cisco Firewalls, VPN Concentrators and Security appliances for access to vital business applicationsMaintain multi-site network operations and software applications, operating systems and regular maintenance with both private and public facilitiesManage assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectivesRespond to inquiries from staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel, outside vendors, etc. and provide technical assistance and supportMaintain detailed documentation and follow a prescribed Configuration Management ProcessProvide general user supportAdministration of systems and servers related network to ensure availability of services to authorized usersTroubleshoot malfunctions of network hardware and software applications and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore servicesEstablish networking environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation, defining, documenting, and enforcing system standardsMaximize network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades, and collaborating with network architects on network optimizationOther duties as requested by the supervisor

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