Premier Switch Solutions S. Co. External Vacancy Announcement

Premier Switch Solutions S. Co. (PSS) is a leading electronic payment services consortium owned by six prominent private banks: Awash Bank, Nib International Bank, United Bank (Wegagen Bank), Berhan International Bank, Addis International Bank, and Cooperative Bank of Oromia. Established to deliver shared modern payment platforms and state-of-the-art infrastructure to financial institutions, PSS is currently executing a targeted talent acquisition drive to reinforce its technology division.

Qualified, experienced, and highly competent individuals are invited to review the open position outlined below.

Position: Senior Network Administrator

• Place of Work: Addis Ababa
• Salary & Benefits: As per the Company scale with an attractive benefit package.
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Required Training & Certifications: Professional training in Cisco CCNA, CCNA Security, or equivalent. Relevant advanced industry certifications are highly advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of proven experience in network administration, including network infrastructure management, network design/implementation, security, Internet protocols, and system administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Design & Compliance: Execute the design, setup, installation, and integration of various networks to meet business requirements in full compliance with PCI DSS and other relevant security standards.
• Policy Implementation: Draft, update, and implement policies, procedures, and process documentation for the network infrastructure through continuous monitoring and review.
• Vendor & Service Management: Manage infrastructure vendor relationships and monitor all network support activities within established OLAs and SLAs.
• Security & Access Control: Manage and implement network security procedures, provide/revoke user privileges, and securely handle user access management.
• Maintenance & Optimization: Involve in the maintenance, upgrade, backup configuration, and migration of network systems; ensure system logs are regularly archived, backed up, and retained.
• Business Continuity: Implement infrastructure capacity planning, conduct regular network performance metrics, and orchestrate business continuity measures.
• Team Development: Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to junior staff members within the unit towards effective career development.
• Incident Response: Promptly attend to network incidents, interruptions, malfunctions, and system quality reductions at any moment to ensure high system availability.

Core Competencies & Skills:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management, adaptability, and performance under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants who meet the required qualifications are invited to submit their application, including an updated CV and copies of relevant supporting documents, within ten (10) days from the date of this announcement.

• Application Method: Applications are strictly accepted via email at: pss.hr@pss-ethiopia.com
• Important Notice: Applicants must write clearly the position name (Senior Network Administrator) in the email subject line to guarantee data intake.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for subsequent technical assessments and interviews. Premier Switch Solutions S. Co. is an equal-opportunity employer.