Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 30 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB PURPOSE
The Network Administrator is responsible for designing, configuring, and deploying fault-tolerant networks with security in mind.
He/she maintains and monitors the Bank’s IT networks to ensure maximum uptime for users

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES /KEY DELIVERABLES
• On daily basis, ensures high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical data communication links by analysing and monitoring uptime, throughput, latency, etc.
• Provides periodic reports on network availability to facilitate decisions on continuous service improvements.
• Designing and implementing new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks
• Secures network access by establishing connections and defining access policy rules, configuring secure protocols, VPN connections and keeping cyber-attacks at bay.
• Performs software upgrade and replacing faulty network hardware components when required. Ensures that the bank is not running obsolete equipment, technologies, and software.
• Maintains an updated inventory of all network devices used by the Bank.
• Suggests improvements on the network performance, scalability, and capacity.
• Continuously engages network service providers to ensure satisfactory services for the bank.
• Identify and correct or advise on operational issues with end users’ computer systems.
• Monitor systems for any anomalies, proper updating, and patching. This includes issues raised by information security teams.
• Maintains system documentation and configuration data for regulatory and audit purposes

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information technology, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related area.
• Certifications in CCNA/CCNP, CCNA security, ITIL, will be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years working of experience in a similar role in a reputable organization.
• Demonstrated understanding of network implementation concepts including switching VLANs to segmentation, routing, IP sub-netting, access control lists, routing protocols, encryption, authentication, and/or IP packet forwarding
• Hands on experience with Next Gen Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Identity Services Engine.
• Good conceptual understanding of OSI model layers.
• Good working knowledge and experience of computers, servers, virtualization, Linux, and other operating systems
• Experience working with multi-vendor hardware such as Cisco, F5, Juniper, Mikrotik, Checkpoint, Forti, Palo Altos etc.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Online applications addressed to Chief Human Resources Officer, PostBank Uganda.
Send application to hr@postbank.co.ug  with job title as subject.
Closing Date: Tuesday 5th September, 2023 at 5:00pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. PostBank Uganda is an equal opportunity employer.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS SHOULD ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION
Detailed CV.
A cover letter.
Copies of academic documents.


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