Job Description

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

  • None 

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

 

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