State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank, is looking for talented and energetic candidates for the following contractual position in Information Technology Operations Department, based at Karachi.

System Administrator (Windows) - on Contract

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but are not limited to the following:

Perform administration and monitoring of Microsoft Windows Server based Operating systems and associated services, which include Active Directory, Email Servers, File Storage, SQL Servers, DHCP and DNS. Manage security system operations of Applications and Servers on Windows Servers Hosting arrangements. Monitor and manage internet proxy appliances, email security gateway, associated services, and user access management. Provide level-1 technical support to end-users and responsible to support escalated incidents and requests registered in IT Service Desk and ensure timely resolution and/or management escalation. Prepare daily checklists, incident reports, and change requests related to System Administration Windows. Respond and resolve requests from IT Teams pertaining to Windows Servers and associated service. Provide support and perform issue resolution of all relevant components of systems hosted at all SBP managed Data centers (Primary and DR) and countrywide and Windows servers at SBP managed subsidiaries. Coordinate with OEMs, SLA vendors for the resolution of technical issues and project implementations. Participate in DR, BCP and Cyber Recovery drills of servers and applications. Prepare draft documents for approval in establishing and implementing standards, procedures and practices as per organizational and operational need and ensure maintenance and record keeping of approved versions of all such documents. Prepare and maintain documentation related to operations manual, SOPs, technical Installation and configuration documents, disaster recovery procedures and risk register and provide feedback on policies related to Windows based systems. Undertake and complete any other technology/IT systems related task/s assigned by the supervisor.

 

 Eligibility Criteria:

Education:	Master's or Bachelor's Degree (with a minimum of 16 years of education) in IT, Computer Science/Systems, Electrical / Electronics / Telecommunication or equivalent IT related disciplines from HEC recognized university.
Age:	Maximum 35 years, as on the last date to submit application. Relaxation may be allowed in case of additional relevant experience and certifications.
Experience:	Minimum 4 years in-depth experience of administration and support on Microsoft Windows operating system based servers in enterprise Active Directory Domain setup.

 Link to Apply:

https://career.sbp.org.pk/verification?pid=108

 Compensation:

Competitive compensation package, as per State Bank rules.

 Application Procedure

Interested candidates meeting the above-stated eligibility criteria may submit their applications online on https://www.sbp.org.pk/careers/status.asp.

The system generated application form may also be shared through surface mail addressed to Deputy Director, Resource Management, HRD, State Bank of Pakistan, 10th Floor, SBP Main Building, I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi with the applied position written on top right of the envelop. Last date of application submission is March 13, 2023.

Applications, which are not in accordance with defined requirements in the advertisement, will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, Candidates from minorities and Transgender persons are encouraged to apply

Misinformation and any attempt to influence the selection process will be considered a definite disqualification for current as well as for all future recruitments in the Bank, even if the candidate is otherwise eligible.