Senior ICT Officer, Network and Connectivity

Description Participating in developing policies for critical traffic priorities to ensure service reliability and bandwidth allocation based on needs; Developing incident response plan for quick resolution of issues to ensure minimal downtime; Defining user roles and categories that meet organizational, regulatory and industry compliance standards; Updating the firmware of network devices to protect against vulnerabilities; Performing audits and checks of network components, cables, and connections; Implementing the network access control policies and guidelines; Assessing infrastructure needs and requirements for the network; Analyzing performance requirements, such as bandwidth, latency, and reliability, based on the use case; Ensuring compliance of network connectivity with relevant regulatory requirements and security practices; Setting up the physical infrastructure and devices and ensuring proper cable management and hardware placement; Configuring network components and devices as per the design specifications; and Carrying out performance testing to optimize performance across the network Requirements Cumulative period six (6) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in the grade of ICT Officer I, Network and Connectivity or in a comparable position; Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: - Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology, Network Administration or related field from a recognized institution; Relevant Network and Connectivity Certifications; and Membership to relevant professional body where applicable and in good standing; and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results.