Position Overview & Institutional Context
The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore invites applications from qualified IT professionals for the role of Network Administrator. The university operates an extensive multi-site digital campus infrastructure supporting critical examination portals, digital evaluations, telemedicine, and administrative databases. The Network Administrator will maintain high availability, security, and low-latency performance of all network segments.
Key Responsibilities & Core Deliverables
- Configure and maintain core switches, routers, firewalls, and enterprise Wi-Fi controllers across university campuses.
- Implement strict perimeter security, intrusion prevention policies, and access control lists (ACLs).
- Monitor daily network performance, resolve latency bottlenecks, and conduct capacity planning for exam traffic.
- Manage redundant optical fiber uplinks and maintain dedicated disaster recovery connectivity.
- Perform routine firmware patching, configuration backups, and compliance audits on network hardware.
Minimum Eligibility & Profile Criteria
- Qualification: BS / MS in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or Information Technology.
- Experience: At least 5 years of verified enterprise networking experience.
- Technical Certifications: CCNA / CCNP or equivalent vendor-neutral routing & switching credentials.
Step-by-Step Application Procedure
Eligible IT experts should adhere to the official recruitment procedure:
- Apply online via the UHS Recruitment Portal: https://forms.uhs.edu.pk.
- Print the submitted application, attach certified credentials, experience letters, and CNIC copy.
- Dispatch the documentation packet to the Office of the Registrar, University of Health Sciences, Khayaban-e-Jamia Punjab, Lahore.
- The deadline for submission is October 31, 2026.
Qualifications
BS / Master degree in Computer Science, IT, Telecommunications, or Software Engineering from an HEC recognized institute,Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or enterprise firewall administration (Fortinet / Palo Alto),Minimum 5 to 7 years hands-on experience managing campus-wide enterprise LAN, WAN, VLANs, and optical fiber backbones,Expertise in network security, VPN gateways, QoS, bandwidth optimization, and network monitoring systems (NMS)