Job Description

National Bank – A Subsidiary of KCB Group Plc.

Job Title: Hardware Engineer – Systems Admin

1 Available Position

Job Ref No. HR/068/2021

Division: ICT

Location: Head Office

Reporting to: Senior Hardware Manager

Position Scope: The successful candidate will be responsible for design, configuration and management of hardware resources in windows and Linux environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review of performance, security, quality and capacity of all Hardware Servers, including Hyperconverged Infrastructure.


• Responsible for active Directory Services Infrastructure architect/design/support. Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows OS technology including AD Forests, Domains, Trusts, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and Organizational units.


• Management of server patching and upgrades through experience in windows deployment solutions (SCCM, Ghost, etc.) and Ansible.


• Monitor, configure and support Linux Systems especially Redhat


• Monitor, configure and support VMware, Openshift and Hyper-V systems


• Continuously monitor and report the availability, performance and capacity of hardware resources


• Management of reliable, quality and secure servers within approved industry standards in order to optimize technologies


• Participate in partnerships with service providers to reduce total cost of ownership


• Periodic review of available and new technologies in line with best industry practice to support business growth with a bias on excellent understanding on configuration and supporting of container–orchestration systems such as Kubernetes on Redhat Openshift platform.


• Plan and support implementation of ICT Hardware systems as part of the Bank’s Business Continuity Management


• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, guidelines, standards and relevant regulatory requirements.


• Responsible for closure of audit and risk issues or any other control issues related to ICT hardware management.


• Provide 1st level IT support ensuring high level customer experience for branches and business units for all NBK business Server Hardware infrastructure within the SLA.


• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Skills & Experience:

• A university degree in an ICT related discipline from an accredited university


• MCSE: Core Infrastructure is an added advantage.


• Redhat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation and or Redhat Certified Specialist in Openshift Administration is an added advantage.


• Redhat Certified Associate (RHCA) is an added advantage.


• Two (2) years of working experience in the ICT administration of hardware and related desktop applications.


• Python scripting and or related scripting technology knowledge is an added advantage


• Knowledge in Oracle Engineered Systems and Oracle Operating systems


• Proven capabilities in delivering hardware-related projects.


• Knowledge of banking policies and procedures.


• Excellent communication skills; articulate in communicating to both internal and external stakeholders at level levels.

How to Apply:

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke by Friday, 12th November 2021.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the process.

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