ICT Officer- Network Administrator

Yetu Microfinance Bank Plc is a fast growing microfinance bank in Tanzania, it operating with three branches and sixteen connected financial service centre. The bank is known for its unique and distinct way of creating a conducive banking environment, where the expectations of our stakeholders, customers and employees can be fulfilled. Yetu microfinance Bank Plc is looking for qualified and self-motivated Tanzanian candidate to fill a vacant position of ICT Officer- Network Administrator

Position:                   ICT Officer- Network Administrator

Reporting to:            ICT Manager.

Working Place:          Head Office, Dar es Salaam

Employment Type:     Permanent and Pensionable 

Summary of the job

ICT Officer- Network Administrator has overall responsibility for assisting ICT Manager in developing, maintain and monitor network activities in a long run. Must also have operational responsibilities for the Technical services line of business overseeing the performance of network and IT systems at all.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing technical support related to Network platforms for Voice and Data
• Monitoring performance, capacity, and availability of the network on an ongoing basis and recommend improvements in technologies and practices.
• Collaborating with other staff in the ongoing definition of network design, services and procedures so as to ensure business continuity
• Participating in designing and installation of networks and related accessories and equipment;
• Maintaining and repairing of Network active and passive equipment;
• Troubleshooting all network related problems;
• Undertaking day to day management of LAN, wireless systems, telephone systems (PBAX), leased lines;
• Documenting and communicating network related problems, solutions and the implementation process;
• Assigning network resources and user accounts;
• Performing maintenance activities, systems backups and restore
• Performing any other official duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor or head of department.
• Implementing security measures and basic testing;

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Sc. in Computer /Information Technology or Diploma in similar field.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) is a must.
• Experience in Database management software (SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle)
• Knowledge of ISP/Communication Providers and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
• Knowledge of IP addressing and some common networking protocols like IPv4 and IPv6, routing protocol etc.
• Knowledge of the common operating systems such as Linux Microsoft windows.
• Knowledge of various Networking Services such as directories, files, distributed applications, email, HTTP, FTP, DNS and some other common services.
• Knowledge of creation of VLAN and management.
• Good knowledge of developing disaster recovering plan
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role