Job Title: Network Administrator
Organisation: Pearl Bank Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Business Technology Infrastructure
About Organisation:
Pearl Bank Uganda is the new name for the government-owned PostBank Uganda, which is rebranding to enhance its appeal to partners and customers while strengthening its focus on digital finance and inclusive growth. The name is inspired by the phrase “the pearl of Africa” and aims to reflect the bank’s identity as a digitally progressive and dependable institution committed to supporting Ugandan businesses and individuals. The rebranding is part of a strategic plan to become a leading indigenous commercial bank.
Job Summary: The Network Administrator is responsible for designing, configuring, and deploying fault-tolerant networks with security in mind. He/she maintains and monitors the Bank’s IT networks to ensure maximum up time for users.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical data communication links
- Provide periodic reports on network availability
- Design and implement new network solutions and/or improve efficiency of current networks
- Secure network access by establishing connections, defining access policy rules, configuring secure protocols, VPN connections
- Perform software upgrade and replace faulty network hardware components
- Ensure the bank is not running obsolete equipment, technologies, and software
- Maintain an updated inventory of all network devices
- Suggest improvements on network performance, scalability, and capacity
- Continuously engage network service providers
- Identify and correct operational issues with end users’ computer systems
- Monitor systems for anomalies, proper updating, and patching
- Maintain system documentation and configuration data for regulatory and audit purposes
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related area
- Certifications in CCNA/CCNP, CCNA security, ITIL will be an added advantage
- At least 2 years of work experience in a similar role in a reputable organization
- Demonstrated understanding of network implementation concepts (VLANs, routing, IP sub-netting, access control lists, encryption, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with Next Gen Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Identity Services Engine
- Good conceptual understanding of OSI model layers
- Experience working with multi-vendor hardware (Cisco, F5, Juniper, Mikrotik, Checkpoint, Forti, Palo Altos etc.)
How to Apply:
Online applications addressed to Chief People & Strategy Officer, Pearl Bank Uganda.
Send application to hr@pearlbank.com with job title as subject.
Attach: Cover letter, Detailed CV, and Copies of academic documents all as one file.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 9th April 2026
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24