Information Technology Department,Rwanda.IT Network Engineer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement, and maintain the bank's computer network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, ISE, Cisco Phone, load balancer and other networking devices.

Provide support on projects in terms of ensuring network connectivity is set up and the job holder will also be responsible for ensuring all required security controls and audit remediation is done.

Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network issues to ensure optimal operation and minimize downtime.

Maintains documentation regarding network configurations, operating procedures, and service records relating to network hardware and software

Collaborate with other IT teams and departments to support the implementation and integration of new applications and technologies into the network infrastructure.

Implement and maintain network security measures, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and access control systems, to protect the bank's network from unauthorized access and potential threats.

Ensures that the logical and physical network is performing as required and works with internal and external service providers to repair and restore service as needed.

Maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.

Provide support to head office and all BPR branches on any matters related to network and Provision of timely and high quality and cost-effective network infrastructure to support the bank.

Service level Application in relation to Telecommunication service providers and Equipment supporting network functions for the Bank

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement, and maintain the bank's computer network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, ISE, Cisco Phone and other networking devices.
• Provide support to head office and all BPR branches on any matters related to network and Conduct regular network performance monitoring and analysis, and provide recommendations for improvements or optimizations.
• Collaborate with other IT teams and departments to support the implementation and integration of new applications and technologies into the network infrastructure.
• Identification of network elements that may need to proactively be fixed before failure.
• Act as a second level network level expert to support the branch regional support teams in resolving advanced network issues

Academic & Professional

• Particulars

  Detail

  Specific Field or Qualification

• Education

  Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in Telecommunications with over 5 years progressive experience

  BSc. Information Technology or related field or in Telecommunications with over 5 years progressive experience in IT environment

• Professional Qualifications

  Certified Network Professional e.g CCNA

• Professional Qualifications

  ITIL, Certified Voice Professional, Certified Security Professional, Certified Network Professional, COTIT, Checkpoint, or any other professional data center network qualifications.

• Master’s Degree in Science or Business Administration

  MSc. Or MBA

Work Experience

• Detail

  Minimum No of Years

• Area 1 – Networking (Routing and Switching)

  3

• Area 2 – Telephony and Voice

  3

• Area 3 – Network Security

  3

• Area 4 – SLA Vendor Management

  3

• Area 5 – Project Management

  3