I&M Bank Network Administrator Job in Nairobi Kenya

I&M Bank is looking to recruit competent and highly motivated individual for the following position:

Ref: NA/11/2012

1 Position

 Job Summary

The job-holder will be expected to manage and support the Bank’s Network Infrastructure and Services. The Network Infrastructure & Services will include Data, Voice and Security. 

This is an Administrator level position and the role has to work as a part of Data Centre Management & Support Team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Work as part of Data Centre Management & Support Team providing 24×7 management & operational support,Ensure to deliver Quality Services in regards to network availability, controls and performance,Be responsible for uptime of Network Infrastructure and Services and SLA management,Participate in planning, designing and execution processes for Network Infrastructure and Service deliveries, configurations, monitoring and administration,Manage and administer the Bank’s Network Infrastructure and Services like LAN / WAN, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, IPS/IDS, VLANs, MPLS, VPN, Proxy, NAT, NTP, DNS, IPSEC, Access List, etc.Be responsible for the network & security infrastructure – upkeep, operations, maintenance, and security upgrade and disaster recovery as per Bank’s policies, processes and approved designs,Ensure backup of configurations, network applications and databases as per Bank’s policies and procedures,Maintain, update, communicate and archive design / procedure / process documents,Provide performance analysis of Network Infrastructure and Services and provide recommendations for improving performance. Work with other administrators on review of entire environment and executing initiative to reduce failures, defects and improving overall performance,Resolve all assigned requests (Incident, Service and Change requests). Provide troubleshooting for assigned level, OS upgrades, capacity planning,Contribute to build a technical knowledge base over a period of time that helps in quick learning and knowledge sharing,Communicate with users, service providers, peers and management regarding network administration issues.Minimum Requirements:

- Strong understanding for networking infrastructure, applications, services, standards and best practises,

- Strong understanding of below mentioned technology, protocols and solutions:

Network topologiesRouting protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, BGPSpanning Tree Protocol and VTPTCP/IP, VLANs, HSRPSAN concepts like Zoning, multi-pathing, etc.Spanning and monitoring solutionsPort Channel technologies- Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, service providers and users to support deadlines.- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently with competing deadlines,

- Aptitude for troubleshooting and resolving issues even in unfamiliar environment,

- Demonstrated ability to perform well in dynamic environment,

- Shall have good analytical, problem solving, communication & customer handling skills,

- Excellent oral and written communication skills including documentations,

- Ability to work a 24×7 on-call rotation schedule,

- Ability to follow documented daily procedures and policies, monitoring tools and response guidelines, escalation and notification processes.

Education and Experience

Degree / Diploma in Computers / Information Technology,CCNP and other such certifications,A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in handling multiple, complex technical projects. The completed projects shall be considered for experience purpose.Working experience on Cisco and HP environment shall be preferred.If you believe you meet the above requirements, please send your application together with a comprehensive curriculum vitae indicating your qualifications, present position, contact and names of three referees. Your application should reach the below address on or before 8th December, 2012. Please quote reference number followed by the position applied for in the application

The Human Resources Manager
I&M Bank Limited
I & M Tower, Kenyatta Avenue
P.O Box 30238 – 00100, 

Or email: recruit@imbank.co.ke

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.