Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Network Administrator is to design
and maintain the Networks and Computer Systems; support business users; install
and configure computer systems; support business users; diagnose and solve
network technologies faults.
Key Responsibilities
- Install
and configure Software and Hardware.
- Responsible
for managing, troubleshooting and proactively updating hardware and
software assets to prevent downtime or zero-day exploits from occurring.
- Quickly
resolve any system failures and troubleshoots issues and outages.
- Upgrade
systems with new releases and models.
- Ensure
an uninterrupted internet connection and manages mail servers for sending
and receiving emails and file servers for saving and managing data.
- Oversee
system performance and report generation.
- Secure
system integrity from any breaches or viruses and play an essential role
in risk-mitigation planning, including creating backup plans, safeguards
for data, user security policies, and identity management.
- Develop
and execute backup and recovery plan.
- Maintaining
the asset inventory for the DC.
- Manage
Network servers and technology tools.
- Monitor
performance and maintain systems according to requirements
- Participate
in the design, setting up, implementation and testing business continuity
and disaster recovery installations within the bank.
- Participate
on onboarding and managing of Service level agreements with service
providers or vendors
- Provide
technical services and support for WAN and LAN connectivity, routers,
firewalls, and security, Internal systems, cloud and network
infrastructure; Microsoft related technologies: Windows Server, SQL;
Virtualization technologies: VMware and Microsoft; Remote access solution
support; Remote monitoring and management of system alerts and
notifications
- Perform
network assessments and security audits
- Planning
and implementation of network security, including building firewalls,
configuring IPsec VPN, applying cryptography, developing IT security
policies, procedures and standards within the bank.
- Evaluations
of hardware, software and peripherals equipment for LAN/WAN/MAN
environment for procurement.
- Anticipate
communication and network problems and implement preventative measures.
- Analysing,
evaluating and monitoring network infrastructure to ensure networks are
configured to operate at optimal performance
- Ensure
security through access controls, backups and firewalls
- Upgrade
systems with new releases and models
- To
liaise with external suppliers and support agencies for the ongoing
support and maintenance of relevant hardware and software. Ensure timely
processing of the invoices.
- Monitor
the system daily and respond immediately to security or usability
concerns.
- Proof
point administration. Storage administration & monitoring.
- Monitor
& report performance of replication services between DC and DR sites.
- DR
maintenance. Manage the configuration and operation of DC and DR servers.
- Support
system upgrades and apply fixes/patches related to infra unit.
- Assist
in delivering system solutions and implement projects to meet business,
operation and compliance objectives.
- Follow-up
audit findings, propose remediation and ensure rectification or mitigation
be carried out successfully.
- Ensure
that all policies and guidelines are implemented according to audit
recommendations/requirements.
- Ensure
compliance with bank and regulatory requirements during implementation of
various related services for the bank, and in case of any discrepancy
report immediately to the Head of IT Applications.
- Prepare
and ensure that Risk Control Self-Assessment is conducted periodically for
unit.
Key Relationships
Direct Reports to this Position
Customers of this position
All Departments in the Bank
Education,
Knowledge, skills, and Experience required for this Role
- University
degree in Computer Science / IT related field
- Certifications
required for this role:
- Advanced
Diploma in Telecommunication/electronics engineering.
- Cisco
certified network professional
- A
minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a Network Administrator or
similar role
- Knowledge
of system security and data backup/recovery
- Experience
with various operating systems and platforms
- Resourcefulness
and problem-solving aptitude
- Excellent
communication skills
- Knowledge
of CIS standard is must.
- Fluency
in spoken and written English
- Good
integrity, positive attitude, helpful, high commitment, competence and
motivation
- Proven
experience as a System Administrator or similar role
- Knowledge
of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data
backup/recovery
- Familiarity
with various operating systems and platforms
- Writing
skills: Ability to efficiently produce concise, organized reports.
- Competencies
required for this Role
Key
- Experience
in network appliances e.g. Fortinet, Huawei, CISCO etc
- In-depth
knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Windows Server, Unix/Linux and
AIX Operating Systems
- Awareness
and understanding of business requirements of IT.
- Willingness
to keep up to date with developments in new technology.
- Commitment
to continuing professional development (CPD).
Management and leadership ability
Capacity to influence decisions at various levels
Communicates effectively
How to Apply
