Network Administrator

Core responsibilities include:

• Ensure smooth running of the overall network infrastructure and services at ABC.
• Ensure all network project tasks are accomplished and maintenance operations of networks are addressed.
• Ensure 24x7 network availability and ensure minimal outages.
• Ensure network systems and solutions, including IPT, NAC, Proxy, SSLVPN, etc., are always available and issues are addressed proactively and in timely manner.
• Proactively monitor the ABC overall network infrastructure, including ila Bank and ensure minimal interruption.
• Monitor and administer the bank’s Local Area Network (LAN)
• Administer and secure bank’s Wireless Network
• Administer and manage ABC Group WAN
• Administer and manage the bank’s IP Telephony & Video communication setup.
• Manage and support global remote access and Site-to-Site Virtual Private Network (VPN)
• Manage and administer bank’s Firewall, including upgrades, reviewing rules and deploying patches.
• Operational Management of Internet and Intranet services
• Install, configure, integrate, upgrade and troubleshoot bank’s global network routers, local switches and general network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose network issues swiftly and provide root cause analysis.
• Prepare network design/architecture for new Group offices globally and assist in procuring and implementing recommended network infrastructure.
• 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.
• Manages procurement and budgeting, and vendor and service contract.
• Respond and address audit comments in a timely manner. Assist Group offices in addressing comments related to their local Network Infrastructure.
• Developing and implementing network standards and discipline in critical applications and network configurations.
• Coordination with other IT staff to demonstrate and deploy new core network associated technologies across ABC group.
• Actively participate in the bank’s global Disaster Recovery test and provide Network topology recommendations to ensure smooth transition of bank services to DR systems.
• 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:

• Participate in the procurement of network devices and associated software licenses by forming procurement strategies for technologies spend across the organization
• 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.