JS.ITB.059 Team Leader Networking

Position Title: JS.ITB.059 Team Leader-Networking
Grade: NJS 13


The National Judicial Staff Services (NJSS) has initiated a major organisational restructure to strengthen its workforce and enhance the delivery of efficient, effective, and quality support services to the Judiciary and courts throughout Papua New Guinea. We invite suitably qualified, experienced, and motivated Papua New Guineans to apply for the position of Team Leader-Networking within the Infrastructure unit based in Waigani, POM.

Role Overview:
To lead the team responsible for the management of the organizations network infrastructure. Ensure advice on network outages is relayed to relevant teams and all internal parties concerned. Establish a good working relationship with other teams to ensure smooth delivery of IT services to the organization. Report back to IT Management needs of the Judges and their staff for planning purposes. Work in collaboration with the IT Teams to ensure infrastructure for any Virtual Courts are pushed out and maintained properly. Report to Manager Support Services and the Director IT any issues that require their intervention, approval, or opinion. National Judicial Staff Service Act 1987 and other relevant legislation. Standard Operational Procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and set priorities for the design, maintenance, development, and evaluation of all Network infrastructure within the Organization, covering all provinces.
• This includes management of the LANs, WANs, Internet, intranet, security, wireless implementations, and end points.
• Conduct feasibility studies for various upgrade projects, improvements, and other conversions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated with the network infrastructure and its administration.
• Test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Develop strategies for maintaining network infrastructure.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all infrastructure procurement and development efforts.
• Assist with the planning and deployment of infrastructure security measures.
• Establish service level agreements with business units.
• Practice IT asset management, including maintenance of component inventory and related.
• Direct and administrate a contingent of network analysts and technicians, and where necessary, conduct performance reviews and corrective action.
• Perform other duties as required by the Manager Infrastructure and the Director IT.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information Systems or equivalent.
• 4 years in Network Management roles within IT Departments or Divisions.
• Strong technical knowledge in HP Switches and Routers.
• Strong working knowledge of Cisco Devices.
• Experience in Network Installations and Configurations.
• Experience in Network Monitoring and Optimization.
• Dedicated to successful team management and continuous improvement.
• A natural collaborator.
• Problem solving under pressure.
• Analytical decision-making skills.
• Critical thinking and logical approach to problems.
• Logical thinker.
• Critical analyses of problems.
• Dedicated attitude towards work.
• Ability to properly express thoughts.
• Ability to fit into team environments.
• Ability to work under intense pressure.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information Systems or equivalent.
• 4 years in Network Management roles within IT Departments or Divisions

This Team Leader-Networking role requires adaptability, sound judgement, and a strong commitment to reliable service. The successful applicant will help ensure that NJSS technology services and digital operations remain secure, effective, and responsive to the needs of the Judiciary and courts throughout Papua New Guinea.

Please Note: Applications must be submitted in Word format. Kindly reference the job ID JS.ITB.059 and include your employment number in your application.

Seize this opportunity to contribute to justice delivery in Papua New Guinea by applying today. Let your skills drive excellence at NJSS.

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