Senior Network Administrator at AB Bank Rwanda Plc

1 Senior Network Administrator at AB Bank Rwanda Plc
Senior Network Administrator

AB Bank Rwanda Plc | Type: Job
Published: 2024-07-11 | Deadline: 2024-07-26

Job Vacancy

Position Title: Senior Network Administrator

Department: IT Department

Location: Head office, city of Kigali-Rwanda

Reports To: Head of IT

AB Rwanda Plc is a leading financial institution dedicated to providing top-tier banking services to our valued customers. We are committed to fostering innovation and excellence in all our operations. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Administrator to join our dynamic IT team.

Job Summary:

The Senior Network Administrator will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the institution’s network infrastructure. This role requires a proactive individual who can ensure the stability, security, and optimal performance of our network systems to support the Institution’s operations and strategic goals.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Design, configure, deploy, and manage network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, QoS and other networking equipment and services.
  • Carry out network administration and troubleshooting tasks to ensure WAN and LAN are always operating efficiently at head office, Disaster Recovery Center and in branches
  • Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes
  • Continually improve the network by monitoring and evaluating network performance issues including availability, reliability, utilization, throughput and latency.
  • Planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of network devices for better performance
  • Implement relevant system updates as per schedule to ensure the system capability is managed at all times
  • Perform regular data backups and disaster recovery operations of all network devices
  • Engage users on areas of improvement on infrastructure service delivery to ensure they are fully facilitated to deliver timely and quality service to customers
  • Handle escalated technical issues to support the business on network issues
  • Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution
  • Conduct regular network performance tuning and capacity planning.
  • Implement and manage security measures to protect the network from threats, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network access controls.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, including connectivity problems, hardware failures, and software malfunctions
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks.
  • Ensure compliance with network policies, standards, procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Stay up to date with the latest network technologies, trends, and best practices.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior network staff.
  • Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of network services.
  • Provide monthly report on Network status, performance, issues and recommendations.
  • Design and update AB Rwanda Network Diagram.

Necessary Experience, Skills and qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
  • More than 5 years’ experience in a network administration role.
  • Being a CCNA certified is a must,
  • Having CCNP, CCIE or CEH certifications is an added value.
  • Previous experience with Cisco switches and routers preferred.
  • Previous experience with Sophos and other firewalls.
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, etc.
  • Experience with network security principles and practices.
  • Proficiency in using network monitoring and management tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with network automation tools and scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.)

Interested candidates should send ONLY:

  • Letter of Interest
  • CV
  • Copy of academic qualifications
  • Certificates
  • Copy of ID

To abr-recruiting@abr.rw, not later than 26th July 2024.

[NOTE: Please state the POSITION in the subject of the email.]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.