Network Administrator

First Capital Bank

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Network Administrator

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Network Administrator tenable at Head Office.

Reporting to the Manager – Networks, Security, and Service Desk the successful candidate will provide network infrastructure security and support to users.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure that IT Security Policies and Standards and other IT Security Guidelines and Processes are applied appropriately and are complaint with business rules.
  • Provide solutions and expert advice to assist the business in the implementation and maintenance of acceptable levels of IT Security.
  • Manage the Data Center ACI Infrastructure, implement Data Centre VLAN segmentations, switching and routing.
  • Configure and maintain updated network configurations in routers and network switches.
  • Manage Data Center Firewall firewalls, access-lists, firewall policies, core and access switches as well as core and branch routers.
  • Configure approved security policies on firewalls and network devices.
  • Liaise with ISPs on fault reporting, new installations, and IP SLAs
  • Pro-active Monitoring of VPNs and internet links
  • Ensure the best practices of network installations are followed at all times.
  • Monitor bandwidth utilization on VPNs and Internet links.
  • Manage and monitor MPLS, branch and Internet bandwidth utilization between Malawi and FCB Group subsidiaries.

Technical Skills/Competencies

  • Good communication skills.
  • Good analytical skills
  • Good Interpersonal skills
  • Influencing skills.
  • Self-starter and motivator.
  • Planning & Organization skills

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Degree in IT or equivalent with Network/Security Certifications
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a Networks/Security Administration focused role.
  • High knowledge of Cisco, Fortinet and Checkpoint Technologies and Linux Operating systems
  • Good Knowledge of Network management tools
  • Experience of working within Policies and Frameworks.
  • Working experience of Microsoft Office tools, Windows, UNIX and other platforms and applications
  • Thorough knowledge of networking and dynamic routing protocols
  • Experience of ISO27001or other relevant frameworks.

Applications

If you meet the above minimum requirements and are interested, please send your applications with an up-dated CV to: FirstCapitalBank.Vacancies@firstcapitalbank.co.mw

The closing date for receiving applications is 8th August 2025.