Network Engineer

Key Accountabilities

Network Automation (30%)

• Drive initiatives to achieve efficiencies through automation tools and techniques.
• 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%)

• 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).

Job Specifications

Academic Qualifications:

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

Professional Qualifications:

• 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.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the NCBA Group career portal on SuccessFactors. Use the link provided below to access the application page.