Network Engineer

Job Specifications

Academic:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

Professional:

• CCNA, HCIA and other relevant database professional qualifications in IT field
  
• Knowledge in Python, Linux and automation tools will be an added advantage
  
• Project Management certification and experience is preferred e.g. PRINCE2, PMP
  

Desired work experience:

• 3-4 years’ proven experience in network support on medium to large organizations
  
• Working experience in a bank or other financial services organization would be added advantage
  

Network Automation 30%

• Drive initiatives to achieve efficiencies through automation tools and technique
  
• Performing Network maintenance, migration, and upgrading hardware and software.
  

Data centre Support 20%

• Monitor all Data Centre equipment & ensure compliance to required standards & systems.
  
• Perform troubleshooting on data centre, identify issues and assist in timely resolution.
  
• Ensure adherence to all established guidelines and management practices for employees.
  
• Analyse and determine appropriate layout of all equipment’s in data centre with help of balancing and cooling.
  
• Monitor and supervise all data centre solutions.
  

Network Scripting 10%

Develop scripts to automate deployment and installation.

SLA & Incident management 20%

To provide management of group network security related projects, incidents, problems and escalations are dealt with according to defined set of policies, processes, procedures and SLA's.

Project Management 10%

• Plans, designs & implements network projects in accordance with Bank’s requirements
  
• Monitor capacity & performance of the group databases to ensure optimum efficiency
  

Business Continuity 10%

• Disaster readiness is maintained as agreed and ensures regular DR exercises are done
  
• Assist in the development of a Business Continuity Plan for the IT operations of the bank.
  

Support of IT Strategy 10%

• Effectiveness of integration of IT infrastructure blueprint with the bank's business direction
  
• Contribute to effectiveness of the network security system (policy, controls & infrastructure) with regard to protection against exposure to and impact of risks associated with data loss, corruption and/or unauthorized access
  
• Support other areas where necessary (On-prem, Hybrid and Cloud instances)