Suitably qualified, experienced and motivated candidates are invited to apply for the position of Systems Engineer which has arisen within the Technology Services Department.
Job Purpose
• To monitor, configure and optimise systems in line with Technology Services performance standards for Steward Bank.
Key Responsibilities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following, among others:
• Researches, analyses and benchmarks available systems (Cloud services) against Vendor and Industry practices and submits a report with recommendations to the Technology Infrastructure and Networks Manager.
• Uploads anti-virus security on all servers in line with the anti-virus license.
• Attends to all issues raised in audit reports and implements resolutions in areas such as Data Centre systems are within recommended audit standards.
• Liaises with the Networks Engineer regarding common issues on the development of Infrastructure and Networks plan.
• Provisions the Infrastructure in order to allow uploading of periphery systems.
• Engages with relevant vendors and service providers (for example Liquid, ZOL, Zimswitch) regarding system technical problems.
• Identifies through the vendors, possible suitable systems for the Bank and recommends accordingly.
• Analyses and provides diagnostic & trend analysis reports to the Technology Infrastructure and Networks manager on a weekly basis.
• Monitors server and network performance daily using appropriate monitoring toots (such dashboards).
• Performs routine maintenance activities, when red flags are raised and when maintenance services highlight additional actions are required.
• Configures and maintains physical and virtual server environment daily in line with the Infrastructure and Systems Architecture plan.
• Interfaces with Enterprise Architecture Manager on system development issues.
• Designs local & wide area network of machines and documents all aspects of design including graphic illustration of overall architecture.
• Performs root cause analysis for service interruption, resolves and / or escalates to the Infrastructure and Networks Manager.
• Performs daily backup, archiving & disaster recovery of systems such as Emails, File server.
• Tests the Disaster Recovery procedures & updates processes, policies in line with the ERM plan and advises the Infrastructure and Networks Manager.
Qualification, Skills and Experience
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or equivalent.
• 2 to 4 years' experience in Technology Services
• Professional certification Microsoft, LINUX will be required.
Interested persons that meet the above requirements should submit soft copies of their CVs to appointments@stewardbank.co.zw with the title, Systems Engineer clearly written in the subject line. Closing date for all applications is 17August 2020. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will contacted.