Senior Network Administrator

Pollard Digital Solutions (PDS), a Pollard Banknote Company, is looking for a passionate, self-motivated, and experienced Network Administrator to join our IT team. The Network Administrator will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting our network infrastructure. This role includes ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the network infrastructure that support core organizational functions. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked equipment.

Main responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support network equipment including routers, switches, VPNs, access points, and firewalls from Palo Alto, Cisco, Extreme Networks, and Dell.
• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Troubleshoot network issues and outages.
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations.
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning.
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.
• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team.
• Communicate with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
• Maintain and update network documentation.
• Ensure the network design and implementation is aligned with company goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering or equivalent education.

Skills Required

• 5+ years of experience with Palo Alto networks.
• 10+ years of experience in networking and infrastructure.
• Relevant network certificates would be considered as an advantage.
• Ability to apply a high level of problem-solving skills and expertise to analyze and report on actions and/or solutions.
• Understanding of ITIL processes would be considered as an advantage.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of the business.

Technical Skills

• Experience with Palo Alto and Cisco network equipment.
• Knowledge of additional systems like Windows servers, AWS, Linux or Grafana would be considered as an advantage.
• Security-minded.

Our Offer

We emphasize having a great working environment and offer the following to our employees:

• Extensive training when entering the company as well as throughout the employment introducing new technologies and work methods.
• Modern office space in Belgrade.
• High-quality office equipment.
• Agile work methodologies.
• Private health insurance.
• Happy Fridays.
• Social activities.
• Events that encourage innovation.
• Being part of one of the largest Gaming Company in Europe.
• Participate in the growth of the office in Belgrade.
• Work in an international environment.
• Opportunity to learn and grow.
• Possibility of traveling.

Pollard Digital Solutions is a full-solution supplier of lottery management and iLottery technology for world-wide lottery markets. The company is owned by Pollard Banknote Ltd. – a leading partner to more than 60 lotteries worldwide, providing high quality instant ticket products, licensed games, retail merchandising solutions, and a full suite of digital offerings. Established in 1907 in Winnipeg, Canada, Pollard Banknote is owned approximately 66.7% by the Pollard family and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (PBL).

Our objective is to deliver the most innovative solutions that will render industry-leading returns to good causes in an ethically responsible way.  We emphasize a friendly, lively and respectful workplace atmosphere, where team spirit is highly valued.

Please submit your resume in English language. All applications will be handled with confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.