Network Specialist (Core) at NMB Bank Plc

NMB Bank Plc

Network Specialist (Core) (1 Position(s))
Job Location :
Head Office
Job Purpose:
Plan,
organize and deliver cost effective, efficient, and highly available
Core network infrastructure services that efficiently support Data,
Voice and Video while meeting and exceeding business and customers’
expectations (availability, performance, resiliency, security, and
continuous improvement).
Recommended:

Main Responsibilities:

• Review
  and validate internal customer/business requirements to create
  High-Level and Low-Level Network designs that meet and exceed the
  requirements.
• Develop, Implement, and maintain policies,
  procedures, processes, standards and guidelines for network resource
  administration and appropriate use.
• Manage and ensure optimal
  operation of all Core network infrastructure equipment for the Data
  Centre Network connecting network segments.
• Conduct research and
  propose appropriate recommendations on network products, services,
  protocols, and standards in support of network services continuous
  improvements.
• Provide periodic capacity & forecast planning statistics and periodic reports to aid in management decisions.
• Enhance
  approaches and technical methods used by Networks team/NOC/Field
  Support for Branch Network support and troubleshooting techniques to
  ensure smooth branch business operations.
• Review and Support
  Data Centre Networks and enhancement of the existing Network
  infrastructure through periodic upgrades (hardware & software).
• Administer
  network systems related to NMB branch LAN, WAN, Business partners and
  Internet to ensure optimized performance and quality in a secure manner.
• Work
  with Network Service Providers & Suppliers to ensure that the
  bank’s remote channels and business partners integrations are done
  effectively and completed within the agreed timelines.
• Supplier
  service Contract review and SLA enforcement management as well as bills
  validation and reconciliation for better cost-effective management.
• Responsible
  for design, staging, configuration, implementation, and support for
  VoIP & Contact center systems and configurations installations as
  necessary and custodian of IP Address Management.
• Responsible for managing and executing internal proof of concepts on new technologies to improve network performance.
• Responsible for knowledge sharing to Level 1 Support team & Network Specialists on solutions to un-documented issues.
• Monitor network devices and pinpoint critical issues exceeding thresholds that could lead to downtime
• Support network users with access to network resources.

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Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the bank’s products and operations
• Advanced knowledge of Network Support and troubleshooting
• In-depth knowledge of IP networks, Layer 2 & Layer 3 protocols.
• Advance knowledge of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers & Lightweight Access Points
• Knowledge
  of voice, video and data switches and routers, telecommunications
  protocols and standards, voice and data infrastructure tools and
  services, QoS design and operation
• Knowledge of Data Centre
  Network Technologies (DC Interconnect, Cisco Nexus, VPC, Cisco ACI, SAN,
  UCS, FI etc.) & Voice technologies (E1s, SIP) Rooting and VPNs
  (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, QoS, FlexVPN, DMVPN, route redistribution, loop
  prevention, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of Network Automation tools and Software Defined Networks (SDNs) including Cisco SD-Access, SD-WAN and ACI.
• IT Service Management, Communication and Project Management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and be a self-starter, prioritizing work with minimum supervision.
• Committed to self-development and enthusiastic about acquiring new skills and embracing new technologies.
• Team player that motivates and educates other team members especially level 1 and field support.
• Ability to manage network service providers, vendors, contractors, and others.
• Strong understanding of encryption technologies over wide area networks

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Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science or related academic field from recognized higher learning institutions.
• CCNP R&S/Enterprise and CCNP DC (aspiration to become CCIE – DC is an added advantage)
• Other
  Network Professional certifications such as ITILv3, CCIP, CCVP, CCDP,
  CCDE, ISE, PCNSE, Fortinet NSE, Checkpoint CCSA & CCSE, Radware, F5,
  Arista, AWS, VCP will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years
  combined experience in Networking, Security, Telephony, Video and
  unified communications, Network design, implementation, and support
  environment.
• In-depth experience of Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, WAN, VPN, Wired and Wireless LAN technologies.

Job opening date : 17-Jan-2023
Job closing date : 31-Jan-2023