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.

Online applications addressed to Chief Human Resources Officer, PostBank Uganda.
Send application to email  with job title as subject.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. PostBank Uganda is an equal opportunity employer.