IT Network Administrator

**JD for IT/Network Admin**

**Forge.Academy & Forge.Labs**

**Position & Designation**

**Grade - AssociateIT/Network Admin** designated in Forge at the grade of Associate is responsible for setting end-to-end operations for defining Network Architecture & capacity planning, vendor selection/management, commercial procurement to implementation and maintenance of the network covers all the aspects of managerial, administrative and technical/engineering responsibilities deputed in the centre.

**Compensation**

Forge compensation is at par with the top end of India's social enterprises' sector and is continuously benchmarked to be above the average compensation offered in the social (non-commercial or development) sector in general, but significantly above the average compensation offered by TBIs in general in India.

**Role & Responsibilities - Key Result Areas**
- **Digital - User Devices**:

- Provisioning user desktops ranging from laptops (**Macs & PCs**), desktops (Macs & PCs) and lab workstations and maintaining the log of assets mapped for current employees and asset planning/allocating for future recruits by the company;
- Provisioning and maintenance for all shared **multimedia/AV devices** and accessories in the office premises;
- Coordinating with the vendors for **onsite/remote** mode periodic maintenance, repairs, replacements, spares etc;
- Supporting with detailed technical specifications and **competitive evaluation of quotations** from vendors;
- Responsible for **vendor selection**, commercial **negotiation** and other procedures involved in procurement;
- **Enterprise Application**
- Google apps suite - overall domain administration and end-to-end provisioning and maintenance of all apps used by different user profiles in the company;
- Installation, provisioning and maintenance of other enterprise apps deployed in the company;
- Responsible for managing all technical and vendor coordination required for hosting all websites owned/operated by the company;
- Responsible for the end-to-end technical areas/activities as required for the development/deployment/operations of digital portals or tools by any of the verticals or programs coming under Forge.Academy or Forge.Ventures;
**3. Enterprise Network & Connectivity**

**3A. Setting up new sites**
- Coordinating with vendors in network design, capacity planning, HW/SW requirements & technical specifications;
- Responsible for Installation and Commissioning of end-to-end network with ISP and WiFi/Ethernet LAN;
- Responsible for ISP selection, technical evaluation, commercial negotiation and other procedures involved in procurement;
**3B. Managing sites**
- Monitoring network performance and coordinating with ISP for bandwidth allocation/utilisation;
- Managing end-to-end all the provisioning and configuration required for network admin and user/device (endpoint) access;
- Coordinating with the infra vendors (HW & SW) for onsite/remote mode periodic maintenance, repairs, replacements, spares etc;
- Responsible for network connectivity issues and resolving any wireless communication issues within the confines of the office.

**3C. Technical capabilities**
- Maintenance/Installation of firewall and security systems to maintain the safety from cyberattacks or third parties accessing confidential information of the company;
- Maintaining the database of the all the information of the network system for the parties of clients, stakeholders, managers and employees;
- Undertaking timely updates for quality checks on the network and enforcing policies for effective and efficient working of the systems;
**Eligibility**:

- Minimum Diploma/bachelor's qualification (B.E) in Information Technology, Computer Science or other relevant studies
- 2-4 years of experience in managing all the aspects of IT infrastructure in a given organization
- Hands-on experience with network switches and router systems
- Hands-on experience in working with IT asset management software
- Understanding IT architecture to design a better, and more efficient network infrastructure for the company is highly preferred
- Network hardware configuration and LAN knowledge
- Network troubleshooting and management experience
- The ability to lead and delegate to other engineers and technicians is required
- Good verbal and written communication skills are required

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chinnavedampatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- What is your last drawn CTC and expected CTC?

**Experience**:

- IT support: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person