Optimal Consulting Group jobs

• Planning and building new network infrastructure, including both local (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), as well as wireless and voice system. • Installing, configuring, and maintaining network devices like switches, routers, firewalls, and VPNs. • Continuously monitoring network performance to optimize speed, identify bottlenecks, and ensure minimal downtime. Diagnosing and resolving network issues • Implementing and managing security protocols, firewalls, and access controls to protect against threats and ensure compliance with standards. • Creating and maintaining detailed documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and procedures. • Working with group IT teams, management, and vendors to support the overall IT strategy and execute projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with management develop strategies for Network Infrastructure/IT security for the Group
• To review infrastructure requirements throughout the Group (Internet, voice and security)
• To implement new network/voice/security projects roll out for the group
• Continuous monitoring of the Group's network, voice and security infrastructure and ensure smooth operations.
• Escalation of network issues to designated parties (vendors & service providers).
• To evaluate new hardware / software to be deployed in the Group.
• Assist in budgeting, capacity planning & upgrades for network infrastructure.
• To maintain Group anti-virus platform for servers and client desktop.
• To test and deploy Microsoft patches for servers and client.
• Maintain Group Network operating system (Windows AD).
• To provide guidance and technical advice to the management on network related issues.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure receipt of optimal service.
• Establish and maintain relationships with companies within the Group to ensure good working relationships across business units
• Ensure network operations are in compliance with Group IT policies, standards and practices established.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Superior.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in IT related discipline.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in similar capacity with emphasis on operations, Infrastructure, Network Administration and end user support.
• Good team player.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.