Network Administrator
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AB BANK Rwanda Plc has been operating in Rwanda since January 2014. It is a member of an international network of commercial banks providing banking services to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and private individuals in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Website: http://www.abbank.rw
AB BANK Rwanda Plc. is looking for qualified and competent staff to fill the position of Network Administrator.
Job Title: Network Administrator
Location: Kigali
Employment status: Full-Time
Contract type: Open- ended
Reports to: Head of IT
Deadline: Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Key duties & responsibilities
Network Administration:
- Plan, deploy, configure and maintain router and switches, administrative responsibility for the entire network.
- Operate and administrate network devices (Wimax modems or ONU, routers, switches, and firewalls).
- Plan detailed concept of LAN/WAN for all bank locations via connect to ISP.
- Design a network concept and create lifecycle plan for network devices.
- Backup and setup of network configurations.
- Proactive analysis of logging data to help to prevent system downtime – communicate system or network events troubleshoots problems and ensure uptime of network devices.
- Patch management for network devices.
- Maintain and update documentation of network design.
- Manage IP-routing and install/operate firewalling network capacity.
- Review regularly configurations in accordance with cyber security threats and best practices.
Required knowledge and experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or any related field from a recognized university
- Should be (or be working towards) a Cisco certified engineer
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience with progressive responsibility in a similar environment
- Should have operational experience managing Cisco or other router, switches, and firewalls systems.
- Should have a strong working knowledge of network troubleshooting practices, network switches, routers, firewalls, and network protocols
- Should have experience working with vendors/suppliers and managing SLAs
- Strong communication, organization, management, and reporting skills
- Ability to collaborate easily and effectively within a team and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Results expected to achieve
- Anticipate and prevent unplanned downtimes of the core and branches network by proactive actions.
- Insurance and maintenance of IT Security basing on ISO27001 standards.
- A reliable and secure connection is maintained between Head Office and all branches.
- Keeping an organization’s computer network up-to-date and operating as intended.
- Integrity of external systems connecting with the company network.
Qualification
- Degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field;
- 3-5 years in the same position preferably in a financial institution;
- Network Certification such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Network+, VMWare Certified Technical Associate – Network Virtualization (VCTA-NV), CCNP, ONF Certified SDN Associate (OCSA), SCE (Sophos Certified Engineer), Optional: Linux+, LFCS, or any other Linux cert…
Interested candidates should send ONLY in one document:
- Letter of Interest
- CV
- Copy of academic qualifications
- Professional Certificates
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their application file (CV and cover letter) all in one document before 8/12/2021 using the “Apply for this job” button below.
