Network Administration Specialist

• Posting Date: 15/05/2025
• Ref: ITJOR38
• Position: Network Administration Specialist
• Location: Jordan
• City: Mark
• Sector: Manufacturing
• Years of Experience 2-3 years
• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Salary: 800-900 JD
• Workdays:
• Description:
  Job Summary: The Network Administration Specialist is responsible for managing and securing the IT and Operational Technology (OT) network infrastructure in a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures the seamless operation of network systems, supports industrial automation connectivity, oversees CCTV surveillance systems, and maintains compliance with industry regulations.

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  Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and other networking components.
  • Monitor and optimize network performance, ensuring minimal downtime for both IT and OT environments.
  • Implement and manage network security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and access control policies.
  • Ensure high availability and redundancy of network infrastructure to support production operations.
  • Work closely with OT teams to secure and maintain industrial networks, PLCs, SCADA, and IoT devices.
  • Implement segmentation strategies (e.g., VLANs) to separate IT and OT networks securely.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards for industrial control systems (ICS).
  • Install, configure, and maintain IP-based CCTV surveillance systems across production facilities.
  • Monitor CCTV performance, troubleshoot camera and recording issues, and ensure data retention policies are met.
  • Manage access control systems and integrate them with network security policies.
  • Diagnose and resolve network issues to minimize production downtime.
  • Provide technical support to IT and OT teams, ensuring smooth network operations.
  • Coordinate with vendors and service providers for maintenance and upgrades.
  • Maintain detailed network diagrams, configurations, and security documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with food industry cybersecurity and data protection standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
  • Implement disaster recovery and backup solutions for network-related incidents.

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    Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 2-3 years in network administration, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • CompTIA Network+
  • ISA/IEC 62443 (for industrial cybersecurity)
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and network protocols.
  • Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or industrial networking equipment (e.g., Hirschmann, Siemens).
  • Familiarity with SCADA, PLC networking, and industrial automation protocols (Modbus, PROFINET).
  • Proficiency in firewall administration (Fortinet, Sophos).
  • Hands-on experience with IP-based CCTV systems (e.g., Hikvision, Axis, Milestone).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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