QNB2155 - Senior Switch System Administrator
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Business UnitQNB - Qatar
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DivisionInformation Technology
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DepartmentInformation Technology
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CountryQatar
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Closing Date25-Aug-2020
About QNB
Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines.
QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications.
Based on the Group’s consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine.
QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.
Role Summary
Role Description
Perform necessary system administration to support Distributed Systems operations and further the Group’s strategy.
Ensure relations with selected vendors are maintained for systems software, application, and hardware delivery and maintenance.
Provide timely and accurate information to the external and internal auditors and the Compliance function as and when required
Install, monitor and maintain the main servers systems and applications for Distributed Systems.
Provide a reliable operating systems environment in order that the applications meet the required service levels.
Guide the documentation for specific platforms’ procedures and guidelines for business continuity and contingency planning of the Group’s systems architecture within the overall contingency planning policy of the Group; and check daily outcomes.
Direct the documentation for specific platforms’ procedures and guidelines for data and systems security of the Group’s main systems within the overall systems security policy of the Group; and check daily logs and exceptions.
Monitor assigned main systems operating systems and application performance sizing and utilization.
Provide automated and documented procedures in order to support simplification of data center operations activity for daily procedures and synchronization of backup site.
Ensure timely resolution of operating systems and application failures on main systems.
Provide guidance to the System Administrator (Distributed Systems) in handling more complex jobs.
Report to the Head of Distributed Systems for approvals of work and prioritization of projects on hand.
Monitor response and utilization of main systems applications and resources.
Possess in depth technical knowledge in operating systems of assigned main servers to provide a convenient platform for systems delivery, understanding the network and systems architecture to resolve any business disruption or inconvenience to the users that may critically impact the Group.
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science.
Minimum 5-6 years experience in financial services with a specialization in systems technical design, implementation and maintenance of main server systems relevant to the environment NSK, BYEZN, CIL Prime, Swift...etc.
Training courses and certification in operating systems, security and applications support.
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
- Resume/CV