Responsibilities:
- Diagnose hardware and software problems (Linux and Windows OS), and replace defective components including routers.
- Setting up of development systems including OS installation, SSH and other required software
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Operate master consoles in order to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
- Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.
- Design, configure and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
- Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
- Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems.
- Monitor network performance in order to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to suggest where changes will need to be made in the future.
- Load computer tapes and disks, and install the software and printer paper or forms.
- Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements.
- Analyze equipment performance records in order to determine the need for repair or replacement.
- Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.
- Research new technology, and implement it or recommend its implementation.
- Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs.
- Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel in order to facilitate purchases.
Experience & Skills Required:
- 2 years experience in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of computer hardware & networking
- Hands-on experience in routers and switches including VLAN and DHCP management.
- Understanding of basic network fundamentals including IP Address and Subnets, Ethernet, WAN, LAN, etc.
- Knowledge in Linux package management tools.
- Quick learner, a passion for upskilling and keeping up with the latest trends in the industry.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving/ troubleshooting skills.
- Good technical documentation and communication skills.
- CCNA/CCNP/RHCE or similar certifications
- Experience in Network Firewall (Pfsense / Cyberoam / Fortigate / Untangle) - Any one firewalls.
- Saturday and Sunday working will be mandatory.
- Preferably based in Goa.