2 Infrastructure Systems Administrator Job Opportunities – DFCU Bank

Job Title:  Infrastructure Systems Administrator (2 Job Opportunities)

Organisation: DFCU Bank

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager- Infrastructure Services

 

About US:

DFCU Bank is a fast growing commercial bank offering a variety of innovative products and services. DFCU Limited was started by the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom and the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) under the name of Development Finance Company of Uganda Limited. Later restructuring brought in DEG (of Germany) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) as equal partners with CDC and UDC, each having a 25% stake in the company. Its objective was to support long-term development projects whose financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then existing financial commercial lending institutions.

 

Job Summary:  Reporting to Manager- Infrastructure Services, the role holder will provide expert support and maintenance to Production environments, Enterprise infrastructures, spanning databases, Operating Systems, networks, and all IT hardware.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support Business Applications High Availability and Continuity/DR setup.
  • Advisory, support and controlled deployment of new Infrastructure Technologies.
  • Implement effective infrastructure technology maintenance routines.
  • Ensure security of data in Storage, transition, and processing.
  • Support the day-to-day operations of the bank users and customers.
  • Infrastructure Capacity Planning and management.
  • Ensure high Availability for all Infrastructure Services.
  • Develop and support quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure.
  • Secure Infrastructure deployments.

 




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or other numerical biased field from a reputable university or college.
  • Certification in either one or more of the following: Microsoft Active Directory, CISCO systems certification(s), Oracle Systems, Virtual Server technologies (e.g., VMWARE), A+.
  • ITIL Foundation training.
  • 2-4 years technical experience supporting Enterprise Infrastructure systems in medium to large organizations.
  • Experience with multiple storage and backup subsystems.
  • Experience with virtual infrastructures e.g., VMWARE, Hyper-V, etc.
  • Broad knowledge of ICT infrastructure Management and Control Techniques
  • An understanding of operating systems, data communications, networking, Databases, hardware (PC/Hardware), system applications, and various technologies and systems and their integration with Computer Systems.
  • Working experience with Internet technologies, IP technologies, Network devices and equipment (e.g., Routers, switches, hubs, and firewalls).
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network problems, install, and operate network-monitoring tools and maintain network documentation.
  • Ability to generate, read, interpret Networking design and diagrams.
  • Experience in a WAN /LAN environment, which must include configuring switches, routers, and firewalls.
  • Network Performance Tuning, Network Design, and Implementation, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Multi-tasking, Quality Focus, Coordination, Technical Understanding, Quick Study and Technical Zeal.
  • Ability to understand and/or operate multiple infrastructure technologies e.g., CISCO, Linux, UNIX, Oracle, VMWARE, etc.
  • Significant experience in deploying, tuning, and supporting databases (preferably Oracle, postgresssql and/or Microsoft SQL).
  • 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.
  • Able and willing to solve complex analytical challenges, independently analyze information; and make recommendations based on analysis.
  • Self-motivated team player with the ability to adapt and work co-operatively and effectively in different situations and teams to carry out assigned tasks maintain a positive attitude under stress conditions.
  • Disposition to share knowledge fully and willingly with other employees in the interest of the organization.
  • Quick reaction and resourcefulness.
  • Advanced hands-on Technology and Infrastructure skills.
  • Critical Judgement and Decision-Making.
  • Strategic Perspective & Achievement Orientation.
  • Achievement Orientation – Meet aggressive commitments for self and others team members.
  • Good Communicator – Presents ideas effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates (University Transcript, O & A level), to the email address indicated below.

 

Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com

 

Deadline: Wednesday 6th July 2022 by close of business

 

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