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Job Title:  Network and Cloud Engineer

Organisation: DFCU Bank

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reporting To: Manager- Cloud & Infrastructure Services

About the Company:

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 the Manager of Cloud & Infrastructure Services, the role holder is responsible for managing, planning, designing, implementing, monitoring, and maintenance for the Bank’s Local and Wide Area Networks to ensure efficient and effective operational performance, Data Security, capacity, and network availability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Network configurations control and management.
• Establishes networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
• Responsible for Network Systems High Availability & Disaster recovery readiness.
• Bank IT Data Networks Security by establishing and enforcing policies; and defining and monitoring access.
• Networks Capacity planning, optimization, and management.
• Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Oversee the deployment of cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) tailored to the bank’s needs.
• Assess network capacity and scalability needs and plan for future growth in both the network and cloud environments.
• Utilize automation tools and scripts to streamline network management and cloud deployment, improving efficiency and reducing human error as well as automation of provisioning of cloud resources.
• Bank IT Networks uptime monitoring and performance assurance.
• Reporting network operational status by gathering prioritizing information; and managing projects.
• Leading Network Systems Incident, problem & requests management.
• Carry out preventive and reactive maintenance on all network and communication equipment.
• Conduct active penetration tests and discover vulnerabilities in the network.
• To prevent external intrusion into the Bank network.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or their equivalent from a reputable university or college.
• CISCO certification in networking (CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, ISE, others). Advanced support skills for CISCO Networks and Telecommunications technologies.
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator and or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate with Certifications in DevOps.
• Certification or knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Oracle Systems, Virtual Server technologies (e.g., VMWARE), A+.
• 3-4 years working experience in a busy WAN /LAN environment, which experience must include configuring switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Good analytical, diagnostic and communication skills.
• ability to manage third party contractors.
• 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.
• Ability to solve complex analytical challenges and make recommendations based on analysis.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to adapt and work co-operatively and effectively in different situations whilst maintaining a positive attitude under stress conditions.
• Disposition to share knowledge fully and willingly with other employees in the interest of the organization.
• Analytical Thinking & Complex Problem solving.
• Planning and Organization.
• Achievement Orientation – Set and meet aggressive commitments for self and others.
• Critical Judgement and Decision-Making – Define issues and focus on achieving workable solutions to obstacles.
• Good Communicator – Presents ideas effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Self-Development – Pursues positive change in self and organization. Drives own personal development plan.

How to Apply:

If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including your present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates, to the email address indicated below:

Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com

Deadline: 12th February 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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