The Position
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Banking Systems Operations, the role will ensure the system health and optimization of the core banking system infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer the T24 HP/UX Unix servers and the High availability clustering solution and ensure system availability within the required RTO (Recovery time Objective) and RPO ( Recovery Point Objective )
- Installation, configuration and upgrading of T24 application environments as and when required.
- Perform T24 application tuning and performance monitoring
- Coordinate extraction of business/MIS reports and ensure distribution to relevant 3rd party systems such as Data warehouse in addition to availing the same to respective business units
- Administer the T24 data storage and clustering infrastructure and formulating disk space management policies
- T24 application tuning and performance monitoring.
- Upgrades, patch release implementation and software development into the production environment.
- Provide T24 test environments on request to various departments in the bank.
- Troubleshoot, escalate and follow up resolution of errors warnings generated by the T24 Unix servers, T24 application, NetApp disk storage and the backup system.
- Coordinate with the T24 operators in resolving T24 operational and COB related issues
The Person
- A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field from a University recognized by Commission for University Education. An MBA will be an added advantage
- Must possess certification in Unix administration
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of and high regard for T24 as a business delivery channel for both bank corporate and retail customers.
- Effective leadership skills
- Exceptional planning and organizing skills
- Excellent problem analysis and attention to detail
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in I.T, with hands on experience in:
- T24 application management & close of business processes.
- Web Sphere and Message Queuing setups.
- Systems development life cycle.
- Oracle administration
The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke
To be considered your application must be received by Sept. 26, 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: I.T 15/2014
