Assistant Manager, Systems Administration (1)
Job Summary:
To provide professional ICT support and administration that would ensure stable operations of the bank’s IT Systems through best practices and the appropriate collaboration with technical, business and third-party organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- To ensure all bank systems availability to all users and ensure maximum usage and output of software to facilitate all and any of the Banks Operations
- Put security measures in place to protect bank systems
- Ensure effective enterprise data backup management
- Install and configure Software and Hardware.
- Responsible for managing, troubleshooting and proactively updating hardware and software assets to prevent downtime or zero-day exploits from occurring.
- Install, configure and upgrade Banking application and System environments whenever required
- Work with the information security office to ensure system compliance
- Constantly check on the global threats to the computer Systems and put preventive measures against any threat
- Participate in the design, setup, implementation and testing business continuity and disaster recovery installations within the bank.
- Adhere to the bank’s IT security policies, standards and procedures
- Test backup and fallback procedures for all Business Systems
- Keep an inventory of accurate and up to date Server Assets and Systems
- Install, support and administer servers, printers and the PC Networks.
- Attend to all ICT Helpdesk requests
- Report and log all Risk events and service exceptions
- Regular review of GAB users and server user profiles for all systems
- Ensure all changes are done in an approved manner
- Explore new technologies and trend related to computer systems
- Manage Service Level Agreements for both internal and external customers and suppliers
- Manage and maintain all data centre standards, procedures, health and safety, and day to day infrastructure performance issues
- Provide training to the users whenever applicable
- Quickly resolve any system failures and troubleshoots issues and outages.
- Upgrade systems with new releases and models.
- Data center maintenance, i.e., AC, UPS, Power, Access, Fire suppression, alarms, Cleaning etc.
- Set up accounts, databases, servers and workstations
- Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
- Troubleshoot issues and outages
- Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
- To liaise with external suppliers and support agencies for the ongoing support and maintenance of relevant hardware and software. Ensure timely processing of the invoices.
- Review vendor contracts and assist in negotiating with vendors for the purpose of providing the bank cost effective and reliable services.
- Investigates, plans, implements, tests, and debugging, patching and upgrading base operating systems software & firmware.
- Monitor & report performance of replication services between DC and DR sites.
- DR maintenance. Manage the configuration and operation of DC and DR servers.
- Analysis and assessment of business needs and requirements versus system support
- Support system upgrades and apply fixes/patches related to infra unit.
- Assist in delivering system solutions and implement projects to meet business, operation and compliance objectives.
- Follow-up audit findings, propose remediation and ensure rectification or mitigation be carried out successfully.
- Prepares written materials (e.g. procedures, system level documentation, SOPs, reports, memos, letters, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
- Perform change management risk reviews and post implementation reviews for all change requests.
Key Relationships:
Direct Reports to this Position
Customers of this Position
- All Departments in the Bank
Education, Knowledge, skills and Experience required for this Role
- University degree in Computer Science / IT related field, however, a Master’s degree in IT would be an added advantage
- Preferred Certifications required for this role:
- ✔ Microsoft Certified Solutions Engineer (MCSE)
- ✔ Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
- ✔ Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- ✔ Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- ✔ VMware Certified Professional 6 & above - Data Center Virtualization
- A minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a System Administrator or similar role
- Experience with databases (MSSQL and Oracle), networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
- Knowledge of system security and data backup/recovery
- Experience with various operating systems and platforms
- Experience with various storage (SAN) platforms
- Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
- Proven experience as a System Administrator or similar role
- Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
- Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms VMWare / Kubernetes / Dockers administration – Should be aware of implementation, management as well as monitoring the data growth rate and utilization.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and change management skills.
- Issue management and problem resolution skills.
Competencies required for this Role
Key Competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Windows Server, Unix/Linux
- Awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT.
- Willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology.
- Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
Interpersonal:
- Goal focused and able to spot business opportunities
- Builds networks and maintains strong relationships
- Able to manage and influence others to achieve results
- Has passion and drive to achieve results under difficult circumstances
- Pleasant and able to relate well in diverse social setups and teams
- Upholds high standard of Professionalism, integrity and respect for others
Management and Leadership Ability:
- Capacity to influence decisions at various levels
- Communicates effectively
- Ability to prioritize and manage several open cases concurrently
- Ability to be self-drive