JOB PURPOSE
▪ 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 RESPONSIBILITIES /KEY DELIVERABLES
▪ Ensure high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical data communication links by analyzing and monitoring uptime, throughput, latency, etc.
▪ Provide periodic reports on network availability to facilitate decisions on continuous service improvements.
▪ Design and implement new network solutions and/or improve the efficiency of current networks.
▪ Secure network access by establishing connections and defining access policy rules, configuring secure protocols, VPN connections and keeping cyber-attacks at bay.
▪ Performs software upgrade and replacing faulty network hardware components when required.
▪ Ensure that the bank is not running obsolete equipment, technologies, and software.
▪ Maintain an updated inventory of all network devices used by the Bank.
▪ Suggest improvements on the network performance, scalability, and capacity.
▪ Continuously engages network service providers to ensure satisfactory services for the Bank.
▪ Identify and correct or advise on operational issues with end users’ computer systems.
▪ Monitor systems for any anomalies, proper updating, and patching. This includes issues raised by information security teams.
▪ Maintain system documentation and configuration data for regulatory and audit purposes.

BUSINESS BEHAVIOURS
▪ Passion: Committed to excellence, delivering outstanding results and making a positive impact on our customers and stakeholders.
▪ Teamwork: Collaborates, mutual respect, and diverse perspectives, to achieve shared success and deliver greater value to the Bank.
▪ Integrity: Uphold honesty, transparency, and accountability, ensuring ethical practices in every action.
▪ Innovation: Embrace creativity and forward-thinking, continually seek new solutions to enhance customer experience and drive business growth.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• 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 including switching VLANs to segmentation, routing, IP sub-netting, access control lists, routing protocols, encryption, authentication, and/or
IP packet forwarding.
• Hands-on experience with Next Gen Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Identity Services Engine.
• Good conceptual understanding of OSI model layers.
• Good working knowledge and experience of computers, servers, virtualization, Linux, and other operating systems.
• Experience working with multi-vendor hardware such as Cisco, F5, Juniper, Mikrotik, Checkpoint, Forti, Palo Altos etc.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS SHOULD ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION
▪ Cover letter, Detailed CV, and Copies of academic documents all as one file.

MODE OF APPLICATION
▪ Online applications addressed to Chief People & Strategy Officer, Pearl Bank Uganda.
▪ Send application to hr@pearlbank.com with job title as subject.
▪ Closing Date: Thursday 09th April 2026 at 5:00pm.
▪ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.