Network Administration Specialist (2 Positions) at National Social Security Fund NSSF

JOB TITLE: NETWORK ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST (2 Positions)

REPORTS TO: INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS

JOB GRADE: D2

Job Purpose:

To oversee the smooth running and coordination of all network systems for operational efficiency within the Fund.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Configure and manage Branch firewalls interfacing the Fund to the ISP leased lines.
• Configure and manage access rules of the Datacenter Firewall that controls traffic flow between the different segments in the network.
• Sets up and configures remote access VPN for NSSF staff and contractors for Ubiquity
• Sets up and configures Site-to-Site VPN with the Fund’s Partners like Banks, FinTechs, etc. to facilitate member contributions.
• Maintain and update the Web Access Filter/Policy to ensure secure and appropriate access to the web that is compliant with the Organization’s policies.
• Manage the physical access of end-user devices to the Network through Network Access Control (NAC) for both Wired and wireless networks.
• Perform security management of all Endpoints through a centrally and scalable EMS Server (Endpoint Management Server) to provide visibility across the network to share information and assign security profiles to endpoints.
• Configure and Manage the Web Access Firewall (WAF) to provide protection to all internet-facing web servers like the API gateway, Web App, and the Fund website.
• Design, implement, and upgrade the DB firewall and Database Activity Monitoring (DAM) to ensure secure access to the Fund’s critical Databases.
• Manage the Endpoint Antivirus protection for all devices including laptops, desktops, servers, etc.
• Design, configure and maintain the SIEM appliance to provide real-time analysis of the security logs and alerts generated by the various applications, systems and network devices.
• Design and implement network Virtualization with NSX, which enables the implementation of virtual networks on physical networks within virtual server infrastructure
• Participate in the development and implementation of the section’s strategy
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders in and outside the Organisation.
• Review own performance and seek feedback to improve, while also managing the performance of subordinates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in and outside the Organisation.

Education Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software engineering, Information Technology or related field.
• Professional qualifications in, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Security (CCNP Security, Symantec DLP, SIEM), or related field.

Work Experience:

5 years of Network Engineering with seasoned experience designing, deploying and supporting complex Local Area Network, Wide Area Network and Security infrastructure and 2 years in a supervisory position.

Key Competences:

• Commitment & Integrity
• Proactivity & Innovation
• Getting Work Done
• Relationship Building
• Communicating and Influencing
• Resilience & Resourcefulness
• Thinking and Problem Analysis
• Research and investigation
• Business process and project management
• Risk and Control
• Data collection and analysis
• Problem Solving

Interested individuals should click Click Here to Apply to fill out the application form and also send copies of their application letter, curriculum vitae and academic qualifications, addressed to the Chief of People and Culture to recruitment@nssfug.org by Monday 12th September 2022.

Women are encouraged to apply. Please note that canvassing or lobbying will lead to the automatic disqualification of the candidate.