System Administrator

Job description
Job Purpose
The System Administrator is responsible for the support for the bank’s computer hardware, banking applications, the operating system; networks; and supporting PC users.
 Job Responsibilities

Design, deploy and provide support for LAN’s, WAN’s, network segments, internet and intranet systems.
Server setup and configuration of other office computers, peripherals, storage etc. in accordance with standards and project /Operational requirements.
Maintain software license renewal register for the software’s acquired and renewed on an annual basis
Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures
Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, personal digital assistants, smart phones, and agency banking equipment.
Provide and support the infrastructure required to run various systems within the bank.
Provide guidance on the technical aspects of the bank computer systems
Conducting gap analysis to identify IT resources mismatch
Proper change management for systems
Manage the computer and software assets
Continuously monitoring and reporting the availability, performance and capacity of IT resources
Applications testing, documentation, training and deployment of the patches and other upgrades of the banking applications.
To perform any other duty as assigned in line with the organization goals and objectives.

Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Information and Communications Technology preferably in a financial institution.
A university degree in computer science/IT, Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Vast experience in network design and deployment of MPLS, VPLS, VPN, P2P networks on various equipment such as routers, switches and firewalls.
Professional qualifications like CCNA, CCNP, ITIL, CISM will be an added advantage.