Steward Bank

Networks Engineer

Ict & Computer Jobs
Salary
500-100000

Job Description

Suitably qualified, experienced and motivated candidates are invited to apply for the position of Network. Engineer which has arisen within the Technology Services Department.
Job Purpose
• To monitor, configure and optimize systems in line with Technology Services Performance standards for Steward Bank.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following, among others:
• Researches on emerging network technologies, best practices and provides recommendations. • Configures and upgrades new and existing equipment, hardware, and software. • Develops and updates a robust network architecture to address both wired and wireless network needs for the Bank. • Produces technical specifications for tender and Gantt charts on project system implementations for network project. • Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades and network optimization. • Engages with various network vendors to optimize the network topology, grow or change services, and set service levels. • Provides Level 1 and Level 2 support for telecommunication network including VolP, QoS, SIP, IPsec, VPN, MPLS, and WAN technologies. • Advises and recommends to Technology Infrastructure 8. Networks Manager on networking issues • Carries out scheduled maintenance services on all network equipment quarterly. • Checks and monitors data centre environmental conditions and advises service providers on anomalies. • Checks quality assurance on procured network related goods and services. • Configures, maintains and administers VolP servers, telephony devices, switches, routers, firewalls and VPN services in line with set performance standards. • Performs backups, archiving 8, disaster recovery network equipment. • Tests the Disaster Recovery procedures 8, updates processes, policies in line with the ERM plan and advises the Infrastructure and Networks Manager • Performs root cause analysis for service interruption, resolves and / or escalates to the Infrastructure and Networks Manager • Researches on emerging network technologies, best practices and ProMes recommendations. • Configures and upgrades new and existing equipment, hardware, and software.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor, Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Informatics or equivalent is required. • CISCO Certification (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE etc.), or equivalent certification. • 2 to 4 years' experience in Technology or related environment.

How to Apply

Interested persons that meet the above requirements should submit soft copies of their CVs to appointments@stewardbank.co.zw with the title, Networks Engineer clearly written in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Closing date for all applications is 19 April 2021