Network Administrator - Arab Banking Corporation

Responsibilities:

• Ensure seamless network support to business users and IT teams in branches.
• Ensure all assigned network project tasks are accomplished and maintenance operations of network infrastructure are addressed on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure 24x7 network availability and with minimal maintenance outages.
• Ensure network systems and solutions including IPTelephony Network Access Control Proxy SSLVPN etc. are always available and technical issues are addressed proactively and in timely manner.
• Proactively monitor overall network infrastructure and ensure minimal interruption.
• Monitor and administer the banks Local Area Network (LAN)
• Administer and secure banks wireless network.
• Administer and manage Group WideAreaNetwork.
• Manage and support global remote access and SitetoSite Virtual Private Network (VPN)
• Manage and administer banks Firewall including upgrades reviewing firewall rules and deploying security patches.
• Administering and monitoring banks Internet and Intranet services.
• Install configure integrate upgrade and troubleshoot banks global network routers local switches and general network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose network issues swiftly and provide root cause analysis.
• Provide adequate guidance to Network resources in Group offices with implementing security baselines and hardening Network devices.
• Proactively monitor network infrastructure to enhance performance and report any issues to Group Head of IT Infrastructure.
• Participate in procurement and budgeting process including vendor and service contract renewals.
• Respond and address audit comments in a timely manner. Assist Group offices in addressing comments related to their local Network Infrastructure.
• Coordination with other IT staff to demonstrate and deploy new core network associated technologies across the bank.
• Actively participate in the banks global Disaster Recovery test.
• Prepare technical and user documentation for new network technologies once deployed.
• Provide technical assistance and support to Group IT staff & local IT teams.
• Liaise with vendors for communication / configuration failures and updates on Network Infrastructure.

As the asset administrator of Network devices:

• Administer network assets and Software License Database through the implemented Asset Management tool Hardware and Software to include licenses warranties maintenance contracts and vendor agreement.
• Manage asset disposal tasks in line with corporate asset policies.
• Ensure licenses are compliant with vendor usage specifications.

Other accountabilities include:

• Participate as a project team member in Network & Communication projects from project inception to closure and ensure project delivery within allocated budget and stipulated timeframes.
• Test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Test and deploy new networking technologies adopted by the bank.
• Perform other miscellaneous technical duties as assigned by Group Head of IT Infrastructure.
• Provide network availability capacity utilization and other maintenance reports to Group Head of IT Infrastructure periodically.
• Ensure highest levels of service delivery to all stakeholders and internal users.
• Ensure approved security standards are followed closely.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer science or engineering with 3 5 years hands on experience in IT Network Administration & Management preferably with a financial institution.
• CISCO certification is mandatory.
• Certification on other network technologies such as Firewall VPN and SDWAN is preferred.
• Good understanding and some experience on Windows & UNIX Operating systems is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and deliver under pressure.
• Selfmotivated and able to plan own time effectively.