Head, Networks at GVA Partners

Job Overview

• Supervise and oversee all aspects of Network hardware. This includes maintaining networks security patches, configuration and security programs and systems.

Job Description

• Monitor Network Security status using Cisco Security- Monitoring Application and Response System (CSMARS) and other security monitoring tools.
• Carry out all suggested response actions to threats upon detection of a security breach or network attack.
• Ensure proper functioning of all Security Devices (Checkpoints, ASA, PIX Firewall, IPS, Routers).
• Review logs of Security devices (Checkpoints, IPS, ACS, ASA, PIX Firewall).
• Coordinate the regular changing network devices passwords.
• Carry out network security audit, periodic vulnerability assessment and network penetration.
• Testing (ethical hacking) using tools such as Qualys guard and NMAP.
• Generate and send Network Security Reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Manage Remote connections (VPN management).
• Monitor and enforce compliance with network Security policies bank wide.
• Research and suggest improvement initiatives with regards to Network Security.
• Lockdown of all network devices and new equipment’ before deployment.
• Configuration of Network Security features for new branches equipment (IP Sec site-site VPN, Identity Based Network Service (IBNS), Port Security, SNMP V3 etc.).
• Remote Access Security configuration for new users/groups with access levels/permissions.
• Security impact assessment for every new network activity and mitigation strategy implementation.
• Monitor and ensure security of Wireless Network.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Team Lead, Networks & Communications Management.

Qualifications

• MBA / MSc qualification.
• First Degree in Computing Science, Engineering, Operational sciences or (any other discipline with strong Information Systems component and/or relevant IT Service Management certification)
• CCIE certification.
• Minimum of 8 yearsIT Operations experience in a technology environment.
• CCNA Security, CISSP, ITIL and other professional qualification will be an added advantage.

Skills:

• Good knowledge and understanding of banking operations.
• Good and strong Working Knowledge of Cisco Router.
• Experienced in firewall management.
• Strong Network Troubleshooting Skills.
• Relationship management.
• Vendor Management.
• Issues management.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Technology Innovation.
• Issues management.
• Methods, standards creation.