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• Review and validate internal customer/business requirements to create High-Level and Low-Level Network designs that meet and exceed the requirements.
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• Develop, Implement, and maintain policies, procedures, processes, standards and guidelines for network resource administration and appropriate use.
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• Manage and ensure optimal operation of all Core network infrastructure equipment for the Data Centre Network connecting network segments.
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Network Specialist at NMB Bank Plc

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• Conduct research and propose appropriate recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network services continuous improvements.
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• Provide periodic capacity & forecast planning statistics and periodic reports to aid in management decisions.
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• 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.
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• Review and Support Data Centre Networks and enhancement of the existing Network infrastructure through periodic upgrades (hardware & software).
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• Administer network systems related to NMB branch LAN, WAN, Business partners and Internet to ensure optimized performance and quality in a secure manner.
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• 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.
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• Supplier service Contract review and SLA enforcement management as well as bills validation and reconciliation for better cost-effective management.
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• Responsible for design, staging, configuration, implementation, and support for VoIP & Contact center systems and configurations installations as necessary and custodian of IP Address Management.
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• Responsible for managing and executing internal proof of concepts on new technologies to improve network performance.
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• Responsible for knowledge sharing to Level 1 Support team & Network Specialists on solutions to un-documented issues.
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• Monitor network devices and pinpoint critical issues exceeding thresholds that could lead to downtime
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• Support network users with access to network resources.
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• Knowledge and Skills:
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• Knowledge of the bank’s products and operations
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• Advanced knowledge of Network Support and troubleshooting
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• In-depth knowledge of IP networks, Layer 2 & Layer 3 protocols.
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• Advance knowledge of Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers & Lightweight Access Points
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• Knowledge of voice, video and data switches and routers, telecommunications protocols and standards, voice and data infrastructure tools and services, QoS design and operation
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• 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.)
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• In-depth knowledge of Network Automation tools and Software Defined Networks (SDNs) including Cisco SD-Access, SD-WAN and ACI.
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• IT Service Management, Communication and Project Management skills
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• Ability to work on own initiative and be a self-starter, prioritizing work with minimum supervision.
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• Committed to self-development and enthusiastic about acquiring new skills and embracing new technologies.
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• Team player that motivates and educates other team members especially level 1 and field support.
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• Ability to manage network service providers, vendors, contractors, and others.
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• Strong understanding of encryption technologies over wide area networks
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Network Specialist at NMB Bank Plc

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• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Computer Science or related academic field from recognized higher learning institutions.
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• CCNP R&S/Enterprise and CCNP DC (aspiration to become CCIE – DC is an added advantage)
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• 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.
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• At least 3 years combined experience in Networking, Security, Telephony, Video and unified communications, Network design, implementation, and support environment.
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• In-depth experience of Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, WAN, VPN, Wired and Wireless LAN technologies.NMB Bank Plc is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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