Gulf African Bank ICT Jobs in Kenya

Gulf African Bank is one of the few fully Sharia'h compliant banks operating in this region. Our products address the needs of not just Muslims, but everyone in the market.

Some of our innovative products have won awards, and our customer service has been labelled exceptional. We are more than just a financial service provider – we are a real partner in business.

We are currently inviting applications for the following vacant positions in ICT Department:

Systems Analyst

Key Responsibility:

Reporting to the Head of IT, the Systems Analyst will be responsible for optimization of business systems processes by leveraging technology through the installed key applications in liaison with the business user community.

The incumbent will develop, implement, monitor, manage, and upgrade business systems so as to ensure efficient, accurate, secure, consistent and timely transaction processing and business and financial reporting.

Main Tasks:

To analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systemsPerform tasks related to application analysis, programming and designTrain staff and users to work with computer systems and programsDevelop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures and quality standardsTo assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and reports, and adapt them to the users environmentReview and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems and correct errorsCoordinate and link the computer systems within the bank to increase compatibilityTo ensure compliance with the Bank's IT security policies, standards and proceduresQualifications, Skills and Experience required:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related fieldOracle DBA, MSDBA, MCSE, MCSA, MCSD and RHCEAt least 3 years working experience in designing, developing and implementing computer systemsExperience in using programming languagesThorough knowledge of ERP, business intelligence, data mining, and flow of business operationsMust have working knowledge of databases, MS SQL Server and Oracle 9i/10gInformation Security Officer

Key Responsibility:

Reporting to the Head of IT, the Information Security Officer will formulate and implement policies with regards to the Bank's IT security operations.

The incumbent will also be mandated with continuously reviewing existing policies in line with the changes in the business environment. Activities of this role will relate to the protection of information and infrastructure assets against risks of loss, misuse, disclosure or damage.

Main Tasks:

Develop and manage an incident response and recovery programTo create security awareness among the Bank's staff and stakeholdersWork with system administrators to ensure system complianceAnalyze the logs of the various systems for initiating preventive security measuresCarry out risk assessment of the information assets for the BankRecommend controls in light of the values, threats, vulnerability and costTo participate in the design, setting up, implementation and testing of business continuity and disaster recovery installations within the BankConduct periodic vulnerability assessment of the IT assets of the BankEnsure adherence to the process within the Bank for creation, modification, access privileges and deletion of user IDs.Conduct reviews to assess the access privileges on the basis on need to knowQualifications, Skills and Experience required:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related fieldMust be a Certified Information Security ManagerBeing a Certified Information Systems Auditor will be an added advantageAt least 3 years relevant working experience managing the information security function of an enterprise or performing such dutiesIn-depth understanding of The Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT)In-depth understanding of the Code of practice for information security management frameworks (ISO/IEC 27002:2005)IT Support Specialist

Key Responsibility:

Reporting to the Head of IT, the IT Support Specialist will provide professional IT support services for the core banking system and support business users on business applications.

Main tasks:

Install, configure and upgrade core banking application environments whenever requiredImplement and maintain the core banking application securityEnsure that all system changes are fully documented and maintain the documentationTo liaise with change management team and system users to keep the core banking software up to date by testing and scheduling upgrades and patchesPlan, document, implement and test backup and fallback procedures for all business applicationsDocument and keep track of all IT assetsDevelop, implement and conduct user training for all business applications to maintain high levels of user competenceEnsure adherence to security standards, including incident reportingInstall, support and administer servers, printers and the PC networkCoordinate extraction of business/MIS reportsMaintain regular data and information backupsExecute data centre activitiesManager the Helpdesk operations of the ICT departmentManage Service Level AgreementsQualifications, skills and experience required:
University degree in IT, Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalentMCSE, CNNA, A+ or N+ITIL Certification will be an added advantageAt least 1 year working experience in a similar environment with an exposure to MS Exchange, MS Office and performing the IT Helpdesk support roleWorking knowledge of PC hardware, Windows 2003/XP/VistaStrong customer service focus, supportive and helpful attitudeExperience in implementation and management of market research activitiesNetwork Engineer

Key Responsibility:

Reporting to the Head of IT, the Network Engineer will monitor and maintain the Bank's computer systems and networks, support business users, install and configure computer systems, diagnose communication / hardware / software faults and solve technical problems.

The incumbent will also manage networked resources in the Bank including the data communications networks.

Main Tasks:

To plan and implement network security including building firewalls, applying cryptography, develop IT security policies, procedures and standards within the BankEvaluate hardware, software and peripheral equipment for LAN/WAN/MAN environment for procurementMaintain all network documentationWork with the Information Security Officer to ensure compliance across the BankExplore new technologies and trends related to computer networksParticipate in the design, setting up, implementation and testing business continuity and disaster recovery installations with the BankAnticipate communication and networking problems and implement preventative measuresManagement and administration of VoIPEnsure optimal use of bandwidthQualifications, Skills and Experience required:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalentCisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or aboveRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)Microsoft Certified Software Engineer (MCSE) will be an added advantageAt least 4 years working experience in a similar environmentMust have demonstrated ability to maintain large network installations in a busy environment with security as a top priorityMust have a good working knowledge of Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention systems.In-dept practical knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol to include complex addressing and subnettingClear understanding of GSM, CDMA, 3G, leased line and E1 circuit and configuration of VPNs on cisco concentrators and FirewallsSystems Administrator

Key Responsibility:

Reporting to the Head of IT, the Systems Administrator will be responsible for providing high level support for the core banking system in addition to other banking systems that are Oracle and MS SQL based.

Main Tasks:

Attend to OS, DBMS, and Communications incidents reported to the IT HelpdeskTo support the Bank's Intranet, e-mail, database and server administration for 24/7 data availability of key systemsMaintain a log of patches received and applied on the OS and DBMS for efficient version controlCarry out daily system administrative activities to maintain confidentiality, availability and integrity of OS and DBMSExploit the potential of Unix and Oracle to meet user requirementsAssist in User Acceptance TestingEnsuring Internet and LAN securityInstallation and deployment of relevant application and program software for the BankManage system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage and response times to maintain operating efficiencyQualifications, Skills and Experience required:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or recognized equivalentCertification in MCSE, CCNA, RHCE, Oracle 9i/10g or 11gA minimum of 3 years working experience in a production support environment as a systems administratorExperience with Unix scripting, PL/SQL and XML SQLHands-on in Unix environment (preferably AIX)Experience in installation and configuration of MS Windows, 2003/2008, Active Directory and MS Windows 2007 Exchange ServerExtensive theory and practical understanding of MS SQL or Oracle DB architecture and administrationApplications to be sent with detailed CVs and names of three referees and should reach us on or before Monday 20th December 2010 through our recruitment e-mail recruitment@gulfafricanbank.com.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified within two weeks of the closing date.

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