System Administrator

Job Summary:

At least 3 years experience in TCP/IP Network Administration.

Must have a background in planning, installing, administering and trouble-shooting the Microsoft Windows 2000/2003, Active Directory and Linux.

Must have Experience on Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server and Internet Information Server, Veritas Backup Exec/NetBackup, Storage Area Network, Network Attached Storage and MS ISA Server.

Must have a good background in installation, configuring, integrating and troubleshooting high-end Intel-based server products (preferably Dell product line), Cisco Products like Catalyst Switches, Routers, IPSs, VPN Concentrators, PIX Firewalls etc.

Familiarity and knowledge of and peripherals like automated tape libraries, storage arrays, console switches and power systems.

Strong knowledge and understanding on SNMP based system and monitoring system.


Must have a strong background with TCP/IP and related protocols such as DHCP, WINS, DNS, SMTP, POP3, and SNMP; and networking products such as Ethernet hubs and switches, IP routers and firewalls, modems, ISDN equipment and services, E1 circuits.

Must possess a very good general IS Security knowledge such as CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), Hardening OS and Applications, Hardening Cisco Switches/Routers/IPSs, VPN Technologies, AAA system etc.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for overall configuration, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of all approved Servers, Routers, Firewalls, Catalyst Switches, IDS, software components (Windows 2000/2003 Server, MS SQL, MS Exchange 2000/2003, Red Hat Linux Enterprise 4.0/5.0, Network Performance monitoring system (SolarWind, MRTG, Cacti etc.), VERITAS Backup Solution, SAN, Storage/Backup Systems and related environments of AZB’s Network in Kabul and other branch offices all across Afghanistan.

• Applying extensive knowledge of operational systems, integration technologies and methods, and presentation of certain technical topics for his/her management and team members
• Adheres to and enforce company and IT policies and procedures all across AZB by supporting audits and carrying out risk analysis projects.
• Responsible for working with other IT groups/teams to support, align, coordinate, and training activities.
• Responsible for training and mentoring other new/Assistant System Administrator
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives towards short and long-range goals and objectives. Work is reviewed in terms of meeting IT specific deliverables
• Supports efforts to ensure technology direction is adopted across IT
• Applies IT best practices in carrying out his/her duties
• Responsible for being on time to work consistently and being flexible to support projects that require off hours activities
• Responsible for working in a team environment and respecting the rights and privacy of team members, and acting in the most courteous way with the all team members
• Interfaces with all levels of IT and other departments in all areas of the company.
• Responsible for solving complex, cross-functional issues reported to Network or assigned by management
• Should be able to apply good analytic process to any issue to help come to resolution
• Accountable to senior management to ensure project commitments and deliverables are met.
• Recommends and initiates projects to benefit IT and cross-department and AZB wide objectives.
• Identify and document design and architecture best practices for global adoption.

Job Requirement:

Bachelor's or undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems,
Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience is Preferred.

MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer), CompTIA Certified Linux Administrator (Linux+) and CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associates) are MUST.

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