NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

We’re excited about the future, and we’d love you to be part of it. If you're passionate about shaping what comes next and making a meaningful impact, we’d be delighted to have you explore this role with us. We’re proud to offer a vibrant employee experience that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunities across our diverse operations, creating an environment where you can thrive. CAREER OPPORTUNITY NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Join our team and let’s grow together! Join our team and become a part of a continuously expanding and financially sound multinational conglomerate—Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL). At GEL Building Supplies (GBS), we are committed to our mission of being successful and responsible while satisfying our customers, employees, partners and shareholders. Our dedicated team share our values of innovation, continuous improvement, and service excellence. We believe in providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development, to help them reach their full potential, in an environment where everyone can thrive. We are seeking a talented and dynamic individual who shares our values to join our team as a Network Administrator . Reporting to the IT Manager, this role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining network systems across the Building Supplies Division, including LAN/WAN connections, servers, communication links, and software. It involves troubleshooting network issues, analysing traffic, providing capacity planning, resolving hardware and software problems, supporting end-users, and assisting with the Acumatica ERP system. The successful applicant will work partially remotely with our Building Supplies companies in St. Vincent, Grenada, St. Lucia and Barbados. Key Areas of Responsibility: Network Operations Management : Oversee daily network and telecommunications operations, including monitoring, maintenance, installation, configuration, and administration across the Building Supplies Division to ensure smooth IT performance. User Support & Troubleshooting : Provide primary network and IT system support to users via face-to-face, phone, email, or other communication channels, ensuring high levels of service and prompt resolution of issues. Network & Server Security : Support planning, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of network security in collaboration with the Cyber Security Manager to safeguard IT infrastructure. Preventative Maintenance & Disaster Recovery : Coordinate and assist with server and network maintenance schedules, repairs, and disaster recovery plans, including testing of server recovery procedures to ensure operational continuity. Technology Monitoring & Innovation : Monitor technology trends and emerging solutions, keeping management informed and adopting innovative practices. J ob Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum three (3) years’ experience in diverse Information Technology environments, including LAN/WANs, operating systems such as Windows, UNIX, Linux, and open-source platforms, and firewalls. Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: Excellent project management and organizational skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent oral and written communication. Task-oriented and responds quickly to requests. Fast learner who is flexible and adaptable to change and new procedures. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Service-oriented with strong people skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse personalities. Strong technical, networking, and security knowledge. Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solver. Collaborative team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing environments. Knowledge in the following areas will be considered an asset: LAN/WAN administration and experience with Cisco and Fortinet devices (firewalls and switches). Network+ or Cisco certification. Certified Ethical Hacker qualification. Proficiency in Windows environments and batch scripting (DOS). Administration of servers with Windows, Linux, and UNIX. Programming skills in C, CSS, Java, JavaScript, PHP, or Visual Basic. Database administration experience. Familiarity with SIP and VoIP technologies. Personal Attributes The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required to perform this role. Additionally, the successful candidate should possess the following attributes: Innovative Strategic Thinker Problem Solver Detail-Oriented Analytical Collaborative Resourceful Proactive Adaptable Confidential Self-Motivated Compensation & Benefits An attractive remuneration and benefits package is being offered commensurate with the candidates’ experience. Our benefits package includes participation in the Group Life, Medical Insurance and Pension Schemes and opportunities for training & development. Through our Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) you have the opportunity to be a part-owner of GEL (where eligible)—let’s grow together