IT Network Engineer at BPR Bank Rwanda Plc

IT Network Engineer
BPR Bank Rwanda Plc | Post type: jobs May 18, 2025 - Deadline 27/05/2025 | NumberOfPosition [1]

BPR Bank Rwanda Plc Overview

BPR Bank Rwanda Plc (BPR) is a dynamic financial institution dedicated to providing exceptional banking services to our customers. As one of the largest players in the industry, we prioritize customer satisfaction, innovation, and employee development. We are currently seeking highly motivated individuals who share in our vision to create change in Rwanda’s financial sector to join our dynamic team.

Job description

Main Responsibilities:

Implement, and maintain the bank's computer network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, ISE, Cisco Phone, load balancer and other networking devices.
Provide support on projects in terms of ensuring network connectivity is set up and the job holder will also be responsible for ensuring all required security controls and audit remediation is done.
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network issues to ensure optimal operation and minimize downtime.
Maintains documentation regarding network configurations, operating procedures, and service records relating to network hardware and software
Collaborate with other IT teams and departments to support the implementation and integration of new applications and technologies into the network infrastructure.
Implement and maintain network security measures, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and access control systems, to protect the bank's network from unauthorized access and potential threats.
Ensures that the logical and physical network is performing as required and works with internal and external service providers to repair and restore service as needed.

Maintain network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
Provide support to head office and all BPR branches on any matters related to network and Provision of timely and high quality and cost-effective network infrastructure to support the bank.
Service level Application in relation to Telecommunication service providers and Equipment supporting network functions for the Bank

Daily Responsibilities.

Implement, and maintain the bank's computer network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, ISE, Cisco Phone and other networking devices.
Provide support to head office and all BPR branches on any matters related to network and Conduct regular network performance monitoring and analysis, and provide recommendations for improvements or optimizations.
Collaborate with other IT teams and departments to support the implementation and integration of new applications and technologies into the network infrastructure.
Identification of network elements that may need to proactively be fixed before failure.
Act as a second level network level expert to support the branch regional support teams in resolving advanced network issues

Educational qualifications and work experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in Telecommunications with over 5 years progressive experience
Minimum four (3) Years’ experience in Networking (Routing and Switching & Telephony and Voice
Professional Qualifications: ITIL, Certified Voice Professional, Certified Security Professional, Certified Network Professional, COTIT, Checkpoint, or any other professional data center network qualifications.