Senior ICT Officer, Network and Connectivity at Digital Health Agency (DHA)

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.