JOB DETAILS:
1. Purpose of Job
The job of Network Administrator was established for the purpose of assisting in the development of bank goals and objectives; designing, implementing and administration bank’s local `and wide area network systems; providing technical support; training department staff; managing assigned projects, managing service providers and providing leadership in the areas of technology usage across the Exim Bank Group.

2.1 Principal Responsibilities
• To support the Manager – Communication in ensuring the efficient and effective functioning and maintenance of the ICT network, including management of the Enterprise-wide network, maintenance of all network equipment in the bank and to ensure that the network is operating effectively.
• To ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the ICT network in coordination with the rest of the network team.
• Administers systems and servers related to district LAN and WAN (e.g Load Balancers, Anti- DDoS devices, Firewalls, Routers, Switches, NAC, DHCP Servers, and PBX systems.
• Participate in the Administration of all network related applications.
• Participate in the design of network infrastructure (physical and virtual) for the purpose of ensuring effective and efficient network systems.
• Perform periodical tests of the disaster recovery plan for all communication and network channels/services with results documented and reported accordingly.
• Provide support and strategic guidance on network and communication systems to all subsidiaries.
• Assists the manager in preparing written materials (e.g SOPs, system level documentation, reports, memos, letters, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and /or conveying information.
• Recommend/Propose equipment supplies and materials for the purpose of acquiring required items and completing jobs efficiently.
• Research trends, products, equipment, tests, etc. for the purpose of recommending procedure and/or purchases.
• Assists in training department staff (primarily withing technology area) for the purpose of ensuring their ability to use new and/or technology and software for enabling ease of communication.
• Review vendor contracts and assist in negotiating with vendors for the purpose of providing the bank cost effective and reliable network and communication related services.
• Process vendor invoices in time, and follow-up to ensure timely payment.
• Execute network related change requests for interdepartmental and bank wide projects, and perform change monitoring.
• Proactively monitoring utilization of network and communication services to ensure compliance of all users and services, and assists Manager-Communication in providing periodic MIS reports.
• Conduct vendor review meetings.
• Perform Risk Control Self-Assessment tests and provide test results to Manager – Communication for review.
• Administer the PBX Systems (e.g Create, delete, and modify users; performance tunning; troubleshooting; and any other activity related to the VOIP service).
• May sometimes be required to assist in any other activity that may deem necessary for effective functioning of the department.

2.2 Independent Decisions
• Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job’s functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

2.3 Interaction With Others
Internal: Regular contact with IT staff, Corporate and Branch staff
External: Regular contact with external vendors, external auditors and regulatory authorities

3 Skills
• A graduate in IT, IS, Computer Science/Engineering or related field is desirable.
• Minimum three years working experience in network security operations.
• Minimum three years working directly with enterprise networks from both technical and security perspectives, primarily in a Fortinet, Sophos, Juniper and Cisco based network.
• A good knowledge of Cisco SD-WAN networks.
• A knowledge in Radware and Array networks will be an added advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Demonstrable relationship/stakeholder management and negotiation skills

4 Qualities
• Strong knowledge of fundamental networking/distributed computing environment concepts including routing, switching, load balancing, VLANs and Firewalls
• Expertise in Cisco CCNP-Security
• Expertise in Fortinet Security Fabric
• Preferred Security professional certification Fortinet NSE4, CCNP-Security, ISO27001, CISSP; Other IT professional certifications such as ITI Lwill be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of IT controls and service standards such as ISO 27000, PCI DSS etc.
• Basic understanding of banking environment and banking systems.
• The ability to work quickly, under pressure and to meet deadlines
• A good understanding of the banking policies and regulatory requirements

Please send your application to: hrrecruit@eximbank.co.tz with the subject being: Network Administrator

NB: Only short – listed candidates will be contacted