Job Title: Network Engineer (1 Position)
Reporting To: Manager- Infrastructure Services
Location: Kampala
Job Purpose: The jobholder is charged with managing, planning, designing, implementation, monitoring and maintenance for the Bank’s Local and Wide Area Networks with the aim of ensuring efficient and effective operational performance, data security, capacity, and network availability. .

Key Accountabilities:
• Networks configurations control and management.
• Establishes networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
• Responsible for Network Systems High Availability & Disaster recovery readiness.
• Bank IT Data Networks Security by establishing and enforcing policies; defining and monitoring access.
• Networks Capacity planning, optimization, and management.
• Bank IT Networks uptime monitoring and performance assurance.
• Reporting network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information; managing projects.
• Leading Network Systems Incident, problem & requests management.
• Carry out preventive and reactive maintenance on all network and communication equipment.
• Conduct active penetration tests and discover vulnerabilities in the network to prevent external intrusion into the dfcu network.
• Contributes to planning the Core Banking Systems’ annual budget and validating related costs in the BAU environment.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Required:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or their equivalent from a reputable university or college.
• CISCO certification in networking (CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, ISE, others).
• Advanced support skills for CISCO Networks and telecommunications technologies.
• Certification or knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Oracle Systems, Virtual Server technologies (e.g. VMWARE), A+.
• 3-4 years working experience in a busy WAN /LAN environment, which experience must include configuring switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Good analytical, diagnostic and communication skills.
• Ability to manage third party contractors.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence; speak clearly to third parties and employees.
• Ability to solve complex analytical challenges and make recommendations based on analysis.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to adapt and work cooperatively and effectively in different situations whilst maintaining a positive attitude under stress conditions.
• Disposition to share knowledge fully and willingly with other employees in the interest of the organization. Analytical Thinking & Complex Problem-solving skills.
• Planning and Organization skills.
• Achievement Oriented – Set and meet aggressive commitments for self and others.
• Critical Judgement and Decision-Making – Define issues and focus on achieving workable solutions to obstacles.
• Good Communicator – Presents ideas effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Self-Development – Pursues positive change in self and organization.
Drives own personal development plan.