Network and System Support Specialist

Line of Service Internal Firm Services Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Information Technology (IT) Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary Being one of the leading accounting and professional services firms of the Country, A. F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants (a member firm of the PwC network) provides assurance, consulting and taxation services. This campaign aims to hire an IT Service Desk specialist for the Firm to join our information technology team based in Karachi. A career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our core business functions by deploying and managing applications that enable our people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities. We are seeking motivated and skilled Network and System Support Engineers to join our IT team at Level 1 and Level 2 support roles. The ideal candidates will be responsible for providing technical assistance, troubleshooting, and maintaining the network and system infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability.  Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Technical Skills: Monitor and   maintain   network infrastructure, including LAN,   routers, switches &   w ireless network    Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP,   VPN,VLAN   and network security concepts.   Assist   in network configuration, upgrades, and patch management.   Assist   end-users with troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and connectivity problems to ensure seamless user experience.   Hands-on experience with networking devices such as Cisco, Juniper, or similar vendors.    Participate in network incident response and provide on-call support as needed.   Assist   in capacity planning and recommend upgrades to improve network performance and scalability.   Ensure network infrastructure compliance with annual audit requirements by preparing documentation,   identifying   gaps, and implementing corrective actions.   Collaborate with other IT teams to escalate and resolve complex technical problems.   Ability to work independently and within a team environment.   Ensure network security by managing access controls,   monitoring   vulnerabilities, and maintaining secure network configurations.   Good written and communication skills to work with global teams.   Vendor Correspondence, Negotiation & SLA Management   Communicating with vendors for service requests,   c onnectivity issues, repairs, and replacements. Negotiating turnaround times, resolution targets, and service credits per SLA. Managing vendor escalations and ensuring   timely   updates during outages/issues. Maintaining professional written correspondence (email/ticket notes) and audit-ready records.

Required:   Bachelors in computer science   or any equivalent IT Qualification   Minimum Years of Experience:   1.5   years   Certification(s) Preferred: CCNA   Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills ABBYY FineReader PDF, ABBYY FineReader PDF, ABBYY FlexiCapture, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Application Maintenance, Cloud Infrastructure, Communication,