Job Description

Job Title: Senior Payment Card System Administrator

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Brief Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Payment Card System Administrator to join our team in Addis Ababa. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of our payment card systems, ensuring the highest level of security, efficiency, and reliability. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to take on a challenging role and contribute to the growth and success of our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer payment card systems, including configuration, testing, and deployment
• Ensure the security and integrity of payment card data, complying with industry standards and regulations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and improve system performance
• Develop and implement system maintenance schedules, backups, and disaster recovery plans
• Provide technical support and training to end-users, resolving queries and issues in a timely and professional manner
• Conduct regular system audits and risk assessments, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies, applying this knowledge to continuously improve our payment card systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from a reputable Ethiopian university
• Minimum 5 years of experience in administering payment card systems, preferably in a banking or financial institution
• Proven knowledge of payment card industry standards, including PCI-DSS, and experience with compliance and risk management
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in operating systems, databases, and networking protocols
• Experience with system administration tools, such as Linux, Windows, and Oracle
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH, are highly desirable
• Fluency in Amharic and English is required, with the ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment