Network Specialist

Company DescriptionAcabes for Financial Technology provides software development support and services to businesses across Arab Bank and its Affiliates and Subsidiaries globally. We are committed to delivering innovative end-to-end business solutions in Financial Technology and relevant functions. Working collaboratively in the banking industry, ACABES leverages technology innovation and operational excellence to ensure exceptional outcomes for our clients by adopting and building innovative solution platforms. This global capability center will deliver best-in-class technology services, and we are committed to providing value for its clients and their customers, business partners, ecosystems, and communities we serve.Company CultureAt Acabes, our motto is: Excellence Through Innovation. We are committed to delivering excellence from the inside out, starting with our team. Our team is one of our most important assets – we are dedicated to cultivating an environment that fosters individual and team success. Our culture thrives on respect, ethics, team empowerment, effective communication, collaboration, and a shared vision.Key Responsibilities:Manage, configure and optimize network infrastructure, Design, implement, manage and maintain CISCO ACI Technology Configure ACI construct such as Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, EPGs, Contracts and Interface Policies as per Bank Policy and Procedure Perform ACI upgrades, backup and restore operations, Automate network configurations, Support network migrations and service transitions in test and production environments, Integrate ACI with virtualization platforms (VxRail, Hyper-V, PowerVM,…) Ensure network security, availability and compliance with industry standards, Collaborate with IT / Security / Applications Teams to align network architecture with business needs, Perform Regular network assessments, capacity planning and optimization, Document network architecture, topologies and procedures, Provide mentorship, high level support and troubleshooting for network related issues Perform business as usual tasks Qualifications:Strong knowledge of L2/L3 protocols Good understanding of ITIL processed and change management, CISCO ACI design, deployment, operations mastery, Familiarity with monitoring and automation tools, Problem solving and troubleshooting skills, CCNP certifications are appreciated. Team player with strong communication and documentation skills, Capacity to work under pressure and in high availability environments Good organizational and multitasking skills Good communication skills in English and French are required Ability to work independently and as part of a team Attention to details and problem-solving abilities