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Job Title:  Network Administrator    

Organisation: Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager Network and Infrastructure

About Organisation:

Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a Microfinance Deposit- taking Institution regulated and supervised by Bank of Uganda (BoU) under the MDI Act, 2003 and MDI Regulations, 2004 with a capital base of Ugx. 168.6 billion. Pride’s purpose is transforming lives responsibly. Pride offers innovative financial solutions to largely people at the base of the economic pyramid and serves its customers through 40 networked branches and 6 contact offices spread across the country and implements sustainability sound practices throughout its business operations to create a positive impact through three sustainability pillars; economic, environment, and social as well as contributing to the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) and their investable sub-goals that relate to microfinance activities.

Job Summary:  The Network Administrator will report to Manager Network and Infrastructure and will be based at Head office. He/she will be responsible for securing the operation and administration of Pride’s internal and external network, servers and network security systems for the smooth operation of the business.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up, install and maintain an efficient information network system for Pride.
• Set up and configure switching and routing environments to ensure network connectivity for all users across the Bank network.
• Monitor delay, latency, network unavailability and branch link usage statics.
• Carry out daily administration and second level support of the voice network.
• Maintain servers, routers, switches, workstations, standalone PCs and miscellaneous supporting devices and OS software.
• Provide networking assistance to users including help with network connects and passwords.
• Install network equipment and (as per the job analysis) maintain an inventory of all IT related equipment.
• Develop an up-to-date network asset inventory and check that spare equipment is available at all times.
• Carry out and document disaster recovery tests to ensure that the business continuity plan of Pride is effective in times of disaster.
• Ensure regular preventive maintenance is carried out on the network equipment.
• Liaise with third party suppliers and vendors to ensure that all IT related equipment and network operating systems operate to specifications.
• Monitor security measures concerning the network by carrying out vulnerability and penetration tests and fix gaps identified.

Qualifications Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in  Computer  Science,  Information Technology, or any related field.
• MCSA, CCNA or a similar networking certification is a MUST.
• Three years of experience in Cisco firewalls, routers, switches, in second level Cisco voice network support in similar position.
• Should have knowledge in banking operations.
• ICT Security Knowledge will be of added advantage.
• He/she should not  be  more  than  40  years  of

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should forward their updated CVs to the HEAD PEOPLE & CULTURE, at the address below.

Address to:

Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI),

Victoria Office Park, Block B, Bukoto,

Plot 6-9, Ben Kiwanuka Okot Close,

P.O. Box 7566, Kampala. Uganda

Email to: recruitment@pridemicrofinance.co.ug

Deadline: 14th June 2024.

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